Texas, DeSoto product Byron Murphy II selected by Seattle Seahawks in 2024 NFL Draft

Texas defensive tackle and DeSoto product Byron Murphy II was drafted 16th overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2024 NFL Draft. He was the first player from a Texas program selected in this year’s draft.

A four-star talent coming out of high school, Murphy finished his Texas career winning Big 12 Defensive Lineman of the Year and being named first-team All-Texas selection. He was also named a second-team All-American by the AP and Sporting News. He registered 29 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss and five sacks in a year where he helped Texas make its first-ever College Football Playoff.