The Cincinnati Bengals opted to bolster its pass rush by selecting Clemson defensive end Myles Murphy with the 28th overall pick in last week’s NFL Draft.
Murphy, a former All-ACC selection, is someone the Bengals personnel staff came away extremely impressed with during its scouting process.
“The one characteristic I look for is recoverability,” senior defensive assistant Mark Duffner told Bengals.com. “He can recover and get back into a play. He’s got the great ratio of a quick get-off, quickness, length, and speed.”
“He’s not just an athlete who tests well off the field.