Just Blog Baby 2014 NFL Mock Draft: First Round 7.0
By Chase Ruttig
Jan 1, 2014; Pasadena, CA, USA; Michigan State Spartans tight end Josiah Price (82) runs against Stanford Cardinal linebacker Trent Murphy (93) for a nine-yard gain during the second half at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
#5 Oakland Raiders: Trent Murphy, DE/OLB Stan
Rory’s Take: Trent Murphy has become my number two defensive end on my board. It seems many people do not see what I see in the NCAA sack leader who is 6’6, 275 pounds, and runs a 4.7 forty yard dash. Murphy is an accomplished pass rusher and he may not be as explosive as Barr, but he is a technician. Not to mention a local boy.
Chase’s Take: Murphy plied his trade in a better conference than Khalil Mack and might have been more dominant in college the college game than Anthony Barr, but I think his lack of eye popping numbers at the combine will turn people off of his stock. I would love Murphy in another D.J. Hayden-like trade down situation because as Rory said I believe he could be a very effective pass rusher in the NFL.