Mason Murphy

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Mason Murphy
Mason Murphy.jpg
Murphy in 2023
No. 74 – New Orleans Saints
Position Offensive tackle
Roster statusActive
Personal information
Born (2002-06-21) June 21, 2002 (age 24)
Riverside, California, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight315 lb (143 kg)
Career information
High school Martin Luther King (Riverside, California) JSerra Catholic (San Juan Capistrano, California)
College
NFL draft 2026: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics as of Week 3, 2026
Games played1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Mason Murphy (born June 21, 2002) is an American professional football offensive tackle for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the USC Trojans and Auburn Tigers.

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Early life

Murphy initially played football for Martin Luther King High School in Riverside, California, before transferring to JSerra Catholic High School prior to his junior year. [1] During his junior year, Murphy committed to play college football at the University of Southern California [2] over offers from Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado and Michigan. [3] The following year, Murphy was named to the Los Angeles Times first-team All-Area team and All-Trinity League team. [4]

College career

Murphy redshirted his freshman year, not appearing in any games for USC amidst undergoing surgery on his left foot, which he fractured mid-season. [5] During his sophomore year, Murphy played in all fourteen games, including starting three towards the end of the season. [6] In 2023, Murphy again appeared in every game for USC, but started intermittently, with five on the season. [7] Murphy was named the starting right tackle for the 2024 season, starting in all twelve games for USC. [8] Following the season, Murphy entered the transfer portal. [9]

Murphy transferred to Auburn, where he would play his final season of college football. [10] He spent most of the 2025 season as Auburn's starting right tackle, but spent the final three games as the starting center in place of the injured Connor Lew. [11]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 5+1⁄8 in
(1.96 m)		315 lb
(143 kg)		34+3⁄8 in
(0.87 m)		10+1⁄8 in
(0.26 m)		6 ft 9+1⁄8 in
(2.06 m)		5.32 s1.87 s3.08 s4.82 s8.02 s27.0 in
(0.69 m)		9 ft 1 in
(2.77 m)		22 reps
All values from Pro Day [12]

Chicago Bears

On May 8, 2026, Murphy signed with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent following the conclusion of the 2026 NFL draft. [13] Murphy was waived by the Chicago Bears as a part of preseason roster cuts on August 30.

New Orleans Saints

On August 31, 2026, Murphy was claimed off of waivers by the New Orleans Saints and added to the team's active roster. [14]

References

  1. ↑ Albano, Dan (August 15, 2019). "OCVarsity Hot 150: Orange County's top impact football players for 2019". The Orange County Register. Retrieved September 15, 2026.
  2. ↑ Knoblauch, Austin (December 16, 2020). "Early national signing day 2020 tracker: Who's joining USC and UCLA?". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 15, 2026.
  3. ↑ Grosbard, Adam (March 11, 2020). "JSerra offensive lineman Mason Murphy commits to USC". The Orange County Register. Retrieved September 15, 2026.
  4. ↑ Sondheimer, Eric (May 9, 2021). "The Times' All-Star high school football team". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 15, 2026.
  5. ↑ Miele, Angela (December 17, 2024). "Auburn Tigers Land Transfer Portal Offensive Lineman Mason Murphy From USC Trojans". USC Trojans on SI. SI.com. Retrieved September 15, 2026.
  6. ↑ Kartje, Ryan (November 1, 2022). "USC's veteran linemen see bright future for young OT Mason Murphy". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 15, 2026.
  7. ↑ Clemente, Christian (December 17, 2024). "Auburn adds offensive tackle transfer Mason Murphy from USC". Auburn247. 247 Sports. Retrieved September 15, 2026.
  8. ↑ Bradford, Adam (December 10, 2024). "USC loses starting offensive lineman to transfer portal". Trojans Wire. USA Today. Retrieved September 15, 2026.
  9. ↑ Morrissette, Connor (December 9, 2024). "Mason Murphy, USC starting right tackle, enters transfer portal". VUSports. 247 Sports. Retrieved September 15, 2026.
  10. ↑ Cole, Adam (December 17, 2024). "Auburn football adds another offensive line transfer in former USC Trojan Mason Murphy". Montgomery Advertiser. Retrieved September 15, 2026.
  11. ↑ Crew, Brooks (November 14, 2025). "How Mason Murphy is Committed to Doing 'Whatever it Takes' for Auburn Tigers". Auburn Tigers on SI. SI.com. Retrieved September 15, 2026.
  12. ↑ "Mason Murphy College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved September 17, 2026.
  13. ↑ Jones, Taylor (April 27, 2026). "Auburn's Mason Murphy lands free agent deal with Chicago Bears". Auburn Wire. USA Today. Retrieved September 15, 2026.
  14. ↑ Johnson, Luke (August 31, 2026). "The Saints claimed a pair of players off waivers, including one of the Colts' surprise cuts". Nola.com. Retrieved September 15, 2026.
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