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Clemson football: Myles Murphy grades out as ‘elite’ heading into 2021

Clemson defensive end Myles Murphy(98) during football practice in Clemson, S.C. Monday, March 22, 2021. Clemson Spring Football Practice

The Clemson football program has one of the most elite edge-rushers in the country on its hands in sophomore DE Myles Murphy.

As a freshman, Murphy finished the 2020 season with 38 total tackles, four sacks and three forced fumbles.

Pro Football Focus recently shared its highest-grading freshmen from last year as we continue to amp up for the 2021 season and Murphy was in the top-five.

Highest-graded true freshmen last season:

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