Terrence Murphy

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Terrence Cardene Murphy (born December 15, 1982 in Tyler, Texas) is an American football wide receiver and return specialist who played for the Green Bay Packers of the NFL.

[edit] High school career

Murphy attended Chapel Hill High School in Tyler, Texas. As a senior, he passed for 1,149 yards and ten touchdowns, and rushed 92 times for 512 yards (5.56 yards per rush avg.) and seven touchdowns.

[edit] College career

Murphy attended Texas A&M University, where he switched to wide receiver and returned kickoffs. He was a team captain twice and finished his career with a school record 172 receptions for 2,600 yards (15.1 yards per rec. avg.) and ten touchdowns, 17 rushing attempts for 209 yards (12.3 yards per rush avg.), and 31 kickoff returns for 761 yards (24.55 yards per kickoff ret. avg).

[edit] NFL career

Murphy was selected in the 2nd round(pick 58) of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers. He played in three games in the regular season, catching five passes for 36 yards. Unfortunately, he hurt his neck and was placed on injured reserve. Murphy was released by the packers on April 20th and is currently a free agent. It is unclear whether Murphy will seek a team that will view the results of his tests differently or retire from football. He has great talent and is a very good athlete.