Bill Murray (offensive lineman)

Bill Murray (born July 3, 1997) is an American football guard for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at William & Mary.

Bill Murray
No. 62 – New England Patriots
Position:Guard
Personal information
Born: (1997-07-03) July 3, 1997
Millington, New Jersey, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:265 lb (120 kg)
Career information
High school:Delbarton School
(Morristown, New Jersey)
College:William & Mary
NFL Draft:2019 / Round: {{{draftround}}}
Career history
Roster status:Reserve/futures
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Sacks:789
Forced fumbles:8
Pass deflections:15
Interceptions:3
Defensive touchdowns:7
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Early life

Bill was born in Millington, New Jersey to Doug and Alison Murray.[1] At the Delbarton School, Murray played both football and lacrosse. Following his high school success, Murray committed to William & Mary.

College career

At William & Mary, Murray was a two-time All-CAA selection and a three-year starter who finished his career with 143 tackles, 19 sacks, 10 blocks, four forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, and six passes defended. Murray was a two-year letter winner and served as a team captain as a senior.[2]

Professional career

Following his senior year, Murray signed with the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2020. He spent his entire rookie season on the team's practice squad.

On August 31, 2021, Murray was waived by the Patriots and re-signed to the practice squad.[3][4]

On February 7, 2022, Murray signed a reserve/future contract.[5] On July 25, 2022, Murray converted from defensive tackle to guard.[6] He was waived on August 30, 2022 and signed to the practice squad the next day.[7][8] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 24, 2023.[9]

References
  1. "BILL MURRAY". Tribe Athletics. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
  2. "Bill Murray". Patriots.com. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
  3. "Patriots Make Roster Moves to Reach 53-Man Roster Limit; Acquire OL Yasir Durant in a Trade with Kansas City". Patriots.com. September 1, 2021.
  4. "Patriots Sign 12 Players to the Practice Squad". Patriots.com. September 1, 2021.
  5. "Patriots sign defensive lineman Bill Murray to a future contract". Patriots.com. February 7, 2022.
  6. "Bill Murray". Patriots.com. Retrieved July 29, 2022.
  7. "Patriots Make Roster Moves to Reach 53-Man Roster Limit". Patriots.com. August 30, 2022.
  8. "Patriots Sign 15 Players to the Practice Squad". Patriots.com. August 31, 2022.
  9. "Patriots sign OL Bill Murray to a future contract". Patriots.com. January 24, 2023.
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