Raiders select defensive tackle Byron Murphy II at No. 13 in redraft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 4:07 PM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
In the CBS Sports 2024 NFL redraft, the Las Vegas Raiders selected defensive tackle Byron Murphy II with the 13th overall pick. This follows a successful season with the Seattle Seahawks, where Murphy recorded seven sacks and contributed to the team's Super Bowl victory. The Raiders are addressing a critical need for an interior defender and view Murphy as a disruptive force that enhances their defensive lineup. With top tight end prospect Brock Bowers off the board, the focus shifted to strengthening the defensive line.
- •Byron Murphy II was selected by the Raiders at No. 13 overall.
- •Murphy recorded seven sacks in the previous season for the Seahawks.
- •The Raiders had a pressing need for a defensive tackle.
- •Brock Bowers was selected prior to Murphy in the redraft.
- 4:07 PMYahoo Sports — Raiders get answer at DT at No. 13 in CBS Sports 2024 NFL redraft
"With Brock Bowers off the board in this 2024 NFL redraft, the Raiders select instead get DT Byron Murphy II with the No. 13.
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