"I found that Murdock wins with instincts, angles, and physicality. He reads plays quickly, stays square, and finishes tackles. One thing I noticed is he doesn't overrun the ball or guess his way into trouble, he plays within the structure of the defense and does his job snap after snap. What really stood out to me is how he creates turnovers. Murdock finished his college career as the all-time FBS leader in forced fumbles, and that's not just luck."
"I think it's important to be clear about the type of linebacker Murdock is. He is not a guy you're lining up in man coverage against slot receivers, he will not be a blitz-every-down linebacker, and he will not wow you with straight line speed. A dependable run defender A sure tackler A consistent turnover creator A physical presence in the box This kind of player matters depending on scheme-and that's where Christian Parker comes into the picture."
Red Murdock is an inside linebacker from the University of Buffalo, listed around 6'2" and 240 pounds. He functions as a traditional, physical linebacker who wins with instincts, angles, and finishing ability rather than speed or finesse. He reads plays quickly, stays square, plays within defensive structure, and avoids overpursuing the ball. He finished his college career as the all-time FBS leader in forced fumbles, creating turnovers through timely arrival, balanced tackling, and deliberate ball punches. He is not suited for man coverage against slot receivers or constant blitzing. His skill set fits a disciplined, structure-focused defense under Christian Parker.
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