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#74 Kyle Murphy / OL Rhode Island – 6032 316
The Good
- Positional flexibility with starts at 4 OL positions
- Good agility and athleticism
- Good play strength and hand strength to lock on and sustain
- Solid feet and length to mirror in Pass Pro
- Resets his feet well with a strong anchor
- Solid push and leg drive on down/double team blocks
The Bad
- Limited experience vs FBS level defenders
- Speed rushers with give him trouble at tackle
- Will chase outside rushers too anxious to engage
- Pad level is inconsistent
- Doesn’t get a lot of movement on drive blocks
Bio
- 43 games, 36 starts
- Started games at Left tackle (21), Left Guard (9), Right tackle (5), Center (1)
- 2019 Team Captain
- 2018, 2019 First team ALL-CAA
- Also played basketball in high school
- Will turn 22 in May
- Majoring in Business
Tape Breakdown
The first thing you notice about Kyle Murphy is how thick he is from top to bottom.