He played college football for the Texas Longhorns and was named the Big 12 Defensive Lineman of the Year in 2023.
[1][2] As a true freshman at Texas in 2021, Murphy II played in all 12 games with one start and had 15 tackles and two sacks.
[4] Murphy II became a starter as a junior in 2023, being named the Big 12 Defensive Lineman of the Year alongside Outland Trophy winner T'Vondre Sweat.
[6] Murphy was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the first round with the 16th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft.
That season he played in 14 games, starting 9 and recording 36 tackles, 2 TFLs and a QB Hit.