Clemson defensive end Myles Murphy declares for 2023 NFL Draft

On3 imageby:On3 Staff Report•12/13/22

Clemson defensive end Myles Murphy has officially made a decision on his future and whether to enter the 2023 NFL Draft. The former top-10 recruit nationally in the 2020 class will be entering the 2023 NFL Draft, forgoing his remaining eligibility.

Coach Dabo Swinney revealed Murphy’s decision on Tuesday, according to a report from Matt Connolly at Clemson Sports on the On3 Network.

As a junior in 2022, Murphy earned first-team All-ACC selection from the league’s coaches. He finished the season with 94 tackles, 11.0 sacks, five forced fumbles and three pass breakups.

Murphy took absolutely zero time to begin making an impact at Clemson after arriving, earning Freshman All-American honors in 2020 from the FWAA, ESPN and The Athletic. The Associated Press named him the ACC Co-Newcomer of the Year.

During that freshman season in 2020 Murphy racked up 51 tackles, 12.0 tackles for a loss, 4.0 sacks, three forced fumbles and a pass breakup.

He was equally good as a sophomore in 2021, earning second-team All-ACC honors by recording 43 tackles, 14.0 tackles for a loss, 7.0 sacks, two forced fumbles and two pass breakups.

Murphy is one of the most well-regarded edge prospects in college football, with many NFL Draft analysts projecting the Clemson star as a potential top-10 NFL Draft pick.

More on the 2023 NFL Draft

The 2023 NFL Draft is set to take place from Thursday, April 27 through Saturday, April 29 in Kansas City, Missouri. The event will be held at the plaza just outside of Union Station.

Round 1 of the NFL Draft is set to begin at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, Apr. 27. Rounds 2-3 will begin at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, Apr. 28, and Rounds 4-7 will begin at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, Apr. 29. The draft will be broadcasted throughout the weekend on both ESPN and NFL Network.

To be eligible for the NFL Draft, players must be at least three years removed from their final year of high school while having used up their collegiate eligibility. Underclassmen are able to request league approval to become eligible for the draft, as are players who have graduated prior to using up all of their collegiate eligibility. 100 underclassmen were approved for last year’s draft. 73 of those 100 underclassmen were granted special eligibility while 27 of them were underclassmen who had completed their college degrees.

The 2023 NFL scouting combine will take place from Feb. 28 through March 6 in Indianapolis.