Seahawks DT Byron Murphy II poised to earn All-Pro nod in 2026

Is Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II poised to garner an All-Pro nod in 2026?

Murphy emerged as a standout defensive tackle in his second year in the league last season. The Texas native was selected by the Seahawks with the No. 16 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft and showed that he was worth being drafted that high with his play in 2026 for Seattle, though he was not recognized with an end-of-season award.

According to Pro Football Focus’ Bradley Locker, Murphy II is one of 10 players that have yet to garner All-Pro honors in their careers that has a strong chance to do so next season.

“The Seahawks’ defense should be championship-caliber yet again even after losing a handful of pieces, giving Murphy another year to build along a ferocious front,” Locker said. “If the former first-rounder can play more consistently on the ground, he’s capable of reaching another level of stardom in Year 3.”

Murphy recorded seven sacks and seven tackles for loss last season. He played with a level of quickness and speed in the interior that helped Seattle win the Super Bowl at the end of the season.

Given his outstanding physical capabilities, coupled with the trajectory that he’s on in the early part of his career, Murphy is liable to play at an even higher level next season and garner an All-Pro nod.

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