Kejon Murphy

Kejon Murphy

Player Profile

Class:
Senior

Hometown:
Fresno, Calif.

High School:
Edison HS

Height / Weight:
5-9 / 155

Position:
Cornerback

Birthdate:
12/21/1987

Experience:
3L

Quickly: Switching jersy numbers from 9 to 1... First name is pronounced Key-john... Enters the fall slated as a starter at one of the cornerback positions... Provides veteran experience to defensive backfield... Will also see action as both a kick and punt returner. 2007 (So.): Saw action in all 12 games, starting first four games of season before shifting to backup... Tallied 31 tackles with half a tackle for loss... Also had three pass break-ups... Posted career-high nine tackles against San Jose State... Logged three or more stops in five other games... Had a pass break-up at Wyoming and then in back-to-back games at Fresno State and against Boise State... Was defensive team captain for San Jose State game. 2006 (Fr.): Moved into the starting lineup for the final four games of the season... Played in 11 games as he did not see action in the season opener at Wyoming... Recorded 21 tackles on the year... Had five tackles against both Louisiana Tech and Boise State and made three stops at BYU. High School: Was a first-team all-league selection and named his league's Special Teams Player of the Year... Played cornerback and wide receiver, while also returning punts and kickoffs... Selected to play in the Fresno County All-Star game... As a junior he rushed for 980 yards and nine touchdowns... Defensively, he had three interceptions and two fumble recoveries.... Also played basketball and was a three-time all-league selection. Personal: Born Dec. 21, 1987 in Fresno, Calif.... Son of Wanda and KeJon Murphy... Has one brother and one sister... Majoring in interdisciplinary studies and would like to start his own business... Hobbies include video games, working out and sleeping.