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Murphy Named On Nagurski & Outland Trophy Watch Lists
July 26, 2022 | Football
North Carolina junior defensive lineman Myles Murphy has been placed on the preseason watch list for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy and the Outland Trophy, announced Tuesday by the Football Writers Association of America.
Murphy was a second team All-ACC selection as a sophomore in 2021. He started all 13 games on the defensive line and ranked second on the team with eight tackles for loss and four sacks.
The Greensboro, N.C., native had 38 total tackles, three pass breakups and a hurry last fall. Murphy registered a career-high six tackles and a half TFL in the Duke's Mayo Bowl.
The Nagurski list includes 85 defensive standouts from 61 schools. The FWAA and the Charlotte Touchdown Club will announce finalists for the 2022 trophy on Nov. 16 and the winner will be unveiled Dec. 5 at the Bronko Nagurski Awards Banquet presented by LendingTree in Charlotte, N.C.
The Outland Trophy watch list recognizes 89 returning interior lineman. The official presentation to the winner will be made on Jan. 11, 2023 in Omaha, Neb.
Murphy was a second team All-ACC selection as a sophomore in 2021. He started all 13 games on the defensive line and ranked second on the team with eight tackles for loss and four sacks.
The Greensboro, N.C., native had 38 total tackles, three pass breakups and a hurry last fall. Murphy registered a career-high six tackles and a half TFL in the Duke's Mayo Bowl.
The Nagurski list includes 85 defensive standouts from 61 schools. The FWAA and the Charlotte Touchdown Club will announce finalists for the 2022 trophy on Nov. 16 and the winner will be unveiled Dec. 5 at the Bronko Nagurski Awards Banquet presented by LendingTree in Charlotte, N.C.
The Outland Trophy watch list recognizes 89 returning interior lineman. The official presentation to the winner will be made on Jan. 11, 2023 in Omaha, Neb.
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