Source: BroBible
Summary
Jaffer Murphy, a kicker from UT-San Antonio, has become a hot prospect for the 2026 NFL Draft after an impressive pro day performance. He nailed 12-of-13 kicks, including a 70-yard long, and ran a 4.50 40-yard dash, with one scout timing him at 4.47. This is significant because NFL kickoff rules make it valuable to have a kickoff specialist who can run. Murphy is likely to go undrafted but has increased his chances of being signed as a free agent.
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The habit gets a new name.
A small-school kicker becomes a draft prospect overnight. A 70-yard field goal and a 4.50 40-yard dash will do that. Suddenly, being a kickoff specialist is a thing. NFL teams need someone who can run in case the kick return breaks through. Jaffer Murphy’s pro day was a revelation. He’s still probably going undrafted, but now he’s on the radar. The NFL’s latest trend: kickers who can run.
Specialization becomes a superpower.
Author: Evan Null
