The Seahawks selected DT Byron Murphy II of Texas with the 16th overall choice in the 2024 NFL Draft. And here are some facts about the new Seahawk.

On Thursday, while celebrating with a throng of over 300 friends and family members, Byron Murphy II took some time to answer questions from Seahawks media during a conference call.

Byron Murphy II has been a Seahawks fan.

Murphy stated that he was a Seahawks fan growing up before being picked by the team. And, although being from Texas, he acknowledged the Cowboys and Texans were not teams he supported as a child.

“I used to like the Seattle Seahawks,” Murphy told the Dallas News. “The Legion of Boom era, with Russell Wilson, Kam Chancellor, Marshawn Lynch, Michael Bennett.”During his conference call with Seahawks media following his draft, Murphy stated that he admired the Seahawks because of “just how goated they were.” “Just watching them grow up, they dominated the league and won the Super Bowl.”

Murphy stated that one player from his period who he wished to imitate was Seahawks Legend Michael Bennett.

“Michael Bennett was the player on the defensive line back then. Growing up, I spent a lot of time watching him.

Murphy II plays shoe game.

Murphy adores all things stylish. hyMurp told Dallas News that he enjoys shoes. “I adore Jordans. “I probably have about 30 pairs of shoes,” he added. “I’m into fashion, I love to dress and I love clothes.”

Murphy was asked if anyone assists him in putting together his fits and answered that he normally does it solo, but “my mom she tries to put her two cents in, and my girlfriend helps too.”

Murphy, while being a defensive lineman, has two offensive tackle wins. He was a three-year defensive lineman at the University of Texas, where he started 16 of 39″Growing up playing running back and linebacker until ninth grade was extremely beneficial to me. That’s where I get my twitch, quickness, and speed. “It will help me at the next level,” Murphy added.

Likes to cause chaos.

Murphy was named Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year last season and concluded his junior year with 29 stops, 8.5 tackles for loss, and five sacks. When asked what type of player Seahawks fans should expect to see on the field, Murphy described a player that causes havoc.

games. Murphy also scored a touchdown against the Washington Huskies in the Sugar Bowl and caught one in a win over Oklahoma.

“They’ll get a very disruptive player,” Murphy remarked. “A player capable of taking over the game. A game changer is the type of player they’ll get.

Best of the best.