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Fox Sports names Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II a top defender

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 9:50 PM

Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Fox Sports names Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II a top defender

Summary

Fox Sports analyst Bucky Brooks selected Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II for his All-22 preseason dream team. Brooks identified Murphy as one of the two best defensive tackles in the NFL heading into the 2026 season. This recognition follows a campaign where Murphy recorded seven sacks and 13 quarterback hits to help the Seahawks win the Super Bowl. While he did not receive All-Pro honors in 2025, analysts expect further development from the 6-foot-0, 306-pound defender. Murphy remains a primary focal point of the Seattle pass rush as the team prepares for the upcoming schedule.

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By the Numbers

•Bucky Brooks included Byron Murphy II on his All-22 preseason dream team.
•Murphy recorded seven sacks and 13 quarterback hits during the previous season.
•The defensive tackle helped the Seahawks win the Super Bowl at the end of last year.
•Analysts expect Murphy to potentially exceed 10 sacks in the 2026 season.

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9:50 PMYahoo Sports — Seahawks DT Byron Murphy II receives high praise from FOX Sports

What they're saying

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Seahawks star Byron Murphy was forecasted by Fox Sports’ Bucky Brooks to be one of the two best defensive tackles in the NFL in 2026.
— Yahoo Sports

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