It wouldn’t take long for Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II to be one of the most consistent defenders as a rookie last season. This season, Murphy took a huge and explosive step in just two games played.

In a defense full of impact players and stars, Murphy has been one of the biggest and most dominant. In two appearances, Murphy accounted for 11 total tackles and 1.5 sacks. Murphy is also the only defensive tackle in the league with at least seven pressures and seven run stops. He only accounted for 0.5 sacks in last year’s developmental rookie season.

Seahawks' Byron Murphy II emerging as premier defender

Murphy has already shown himself to be one of the most disruptive run-stoppers and pass-rushers for the Seahawks’ defense. Head coach Mike Macdonald likes to bui

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