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Seahawks target defensive line by selecting Byron Murphy II from Texas with No. 16 pick in NFL draft
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks filled a need on the defensive front, selecting Texas defensive tackle Byron Murphy II with the No. 16 pick of the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday night. The first draft under new coach Mike Macdonald went to the defensive side of the ball with the first selection of his tenure and bolstered a clear area where Seattle needed improvement. The Seahawks had veteran Jarran Reed at the position, but otherwise lacked an impactful second option. Murphy
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Murphy II
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- Draft Grade: A
- Pre-Draft Rank: 19
- School: Texas
- Height: 6' 1"
- Weight: 297
Expert Commentary
The Seahawks got one of the few truly disruptive interior defenders in the draft with Murphy — something they really needed. Murphy has the talent to become a star in Mike Macdonald’s defense and gives the Seahawks a credible option up front in case Dre’Mont Jones struggles again in his second year with the team.
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NFC West Standings
| W | L | T | Pct | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 5 | 0 | .706 | |
| 10 | 7 | 0 | .588 | |
| 9 | 8 | 0 | .529 | |
| 4 | 13 | 0 | .235 |
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- - Clinched Playoff Spot
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- - Clinched Home Field