Sean Murphy-Bunting

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Sean Murphy-Bunting
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Murphy-Bunting in 2023
Arizona Cardinals
Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1997-06-19) June 19, 1997 (age 26)
Macomb, Michigan, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school: Chippewa Valley (Clinton Township, Michigan)
College: Central Michigan (2016–2018)
NFL draft: 2019  / Round: 2 / Pick: 39
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:245
Sacks:1.0
Pass deflections:29
Interceptions:8
Forced fumbles:6
Fumble recoveries:2
Defensive touchdowns:1
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR

Sean Murphy-Bunting (formerly Bunting, born June 19, 1997) is an American football cornerback for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). [1] He played college football at Central Michigan.

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Early years

Murphy-Bunting attended and played high school football at Chippewa Valley High School. [2]

College career

Murphy-Bunting played three seasons for the Chippewas, starting his sophomore and junior seasons. [3] As a sophomore, he recorded five interceptions, which finished second in the Mid-American Conference (MAC). [4] As a junior, Murphy-Bunting recorded 37 tackles and two interceptions and was named first team All-MAC0. [5] He decided to forgo his final year of eligibility to enter the 2019 NFL Draft. [6]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 0+3⁄8 in
(1.84 m)		195 lb
(88 kg)		31+3⁄4 in
(0.81 m)		9+5⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		4.42 s1.51 s2.59 s4.20 s6.89 s41.5 in
(1.05 m)		10 ft 6 in
(3.20 m)		14 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day [7] [8]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

2019 season

Murphy-Bunting was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second round with the 39th overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. [9]

In Week 5 against the New Orleans Saints, Murphy-Bunting recorded his first career interception off Teddy Bridgewater in the 31–24 loss. [10] In Week 13, during a 28–11 win against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Murphy-Bunting recorded a critical fourth quarter interception off of fellow rookie Gardner Minshew in the Buccaneers's end zone to prevent a potential score. [11] In Week 15, during a 38–17 win against the Detroit Lions, Murphy-Bunting had a team-leading eight tackles, one pass deflection, and an interception off of fellow rookie David Blough which he returned 70 yards for his first career touchdown. [12] In Week 16, during a 23–20 loss to the Houston Texans, Murphy-Bunting had four tackles, one pass deflection, and his first career sack on Deshaun Watson which resulted in a fumble. [13]

Murphy-Bunting finished his rookie season with 44 tackles, one sack, eight pass deflections, three interceptions, one interception return touchdown, and one forced fumble. [14]

2020 season

Murphy-Bunting (#23) playing in Wild Card Playoff game against the Washington Football Team. Third Photos 120 (50833225347).jpg
Murphy-Bunting (#23) playing in Wild Card Playoff game against the Washington Football Team.

In Week 8 against the New York Giants on Monday Night Football, Murphy–Bunting recorded his first interception of the season off a pass thrown by Daniel Jones during the 25–23 win. [15] Overall, he finished the 2020 season with 70 total tackles, one interception, two passes defended, one fumble, and one fumble recovery in 16 games. [16]

In the Wild Card Round of the playoffs against the Washington Football Team, Murphy-Bunting intercepted a pass thrown by Taylor Heinicke during the 31–23 win. [17] In the Divisional Round against the Saints, Murphy-Bunting intercepted a pass thrown by Drew Brees during the 30–20 win. [18] In the NFC Championship against the Green Bay Packers, Murphy-Bunting recorded six total tackles, a pass deflection, and intercepted a pass thrown by Aaron Rodgers as the Buccaneers defeated the Packers 31–26 to advance to Super Bowl LV, [19] where they defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 31–9, to give Murphy-Bunting his first Super Bowl championship. [20] [21] With this playoff run, Murphy-Bunting became the first player with an interception in each of his first three career playoff games since Hall of Famer Ed Reed. [22]

2021 season

On September 13, 2021, Murphy-Bunting was placed on injured reserve after suffering a dislocated elbow in the first quarter of a 31–29 win over the Dallas Cowboys in the opener. [23] He was activated on November 22. [24] In the 2021 season, he appeared in nine games and started eight. He finished with 43 total tackles, three passes defended, and one forced fumble. [25]

2022 season

In the 2022 season, Murphy-Bunting appeared in 12 games and started five. He finished with 31 total tackles, two interceptions, seven passes defensed, and one forced fumble. [26]

Tennessee Titans

On March 20, 2023, Murphy-Bunting signed a one-year contract with the Tennessee Titans. [27] He became the first player in Titans history to wear the #0 after it was allowed beginning in the 2023 season. [28] He started 14 games in 2023, recording 57 tackles, eight passes defensed, and two interceptions.

Arizona Cardinals

On March 14, 2024, Murphy-Bunting signed a three-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals. [29]

NFL career statistics

Legend
Won the Super Bowl
BoldCareer high

Regular season

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSCombSoloAstSackSftyPDIntYdsAvgLngTDFFFRYdsTD
2019 TB 1610443771.00838829.37011000
2020 TB 16137053170.003100.0001130
2021 TB 984330130.003000.0001000
2022 TB 12531110120.00723316.53301000
Total 5336188139491.0021612120.27014130

Postseason

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSCombSoloAstSackSftyPDIntYdsAvgLngTDFFFRYdsTD
2020 TB 44191540.00533612.03600000
2021 TB 104220.000000.00001100
2022 TB 116420.000000.0000000
Total 65292180.00533612.036001100

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