Louis Murphy facts for kids
Murphy with the Oakland Raiders in 2010
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| Position: | Wide receiver | ||||||
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| Born: | May 11, 1987 St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 200 lb (91 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Lakewood (St. Petersburg, Florida) |
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| NFL Draft: | 2009 / Round: 4 / Pick: 124 | ||||||
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Louis Morris Murphy Jr. (born May 11, 1987) is a former American professional football player. He was a wide receiver, which means he caught passes from the quarterback. Louis played college football for the University of Florida. He helped his team win two big championships. Later, he played for several teams in the NFL.
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Louis Murphy's Early Life
Louis Murphy was born in St. Petersburg, Florida in 1987. His family background includes both Samoan and African-American heritage. When he was a teenager, he became an Eagle Scout. This is the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America.
Louis went to Lakewood High School in St. Petersburg. He was a star athlete there. He played quarterback and wide receiver for the school's football team. He also played power forward in basketball. On the track team, he was a fast runner. He helped his team win state championships in relay races.
College Football Journey
Louis Murphy earned a scholarship to the University of Florida. He played wide receiver for the Florida Gators football team from 2005 to 2008. As a freshman in 2005, he mostly played on special teams. These are the plays like kickoffs and punts.
In 2006, as a sophomore, he scored his first touchdown. It was a pass from future NFL star Tim Tebow. By 2007, Louis became one of the team's top receivers. He caught 36 passes for 544 yards and five touchdowns that season.
As a senior in 2008, Louis was a team captain. He led the team in receiving yards with 655. He also caught 38 passes. He helped the Gators win the BCS National Championship Game. He scored a touchdown in that big game. Louis also ran track for the Florida Gators. He graduated from the University of Florida in 2008.
Playing in the NFL
The Oakland Raiders picked Louis Murphy in the 2009 NFL draft. This means they chose him to play for their team. He played for the Raiders from 2009 to 2011.
Oakland Raiders
Louis played his first NFL game on September 14, 2009. He caught a long 56-yard touchdown pass in that game. In 2009, he caught another touchdown pass that helped the Raiders win. He also caught a game-winning touchdown pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers. This pass came with only 25 seconds left in the game.
Carolina Panthers
In 2012, Louis was traded to the Carolina Panthers. He played all 16 games that season. He caught 25 passes for 336 yards and one touchdown for the Panthers.
New York Giants
Louis signed with the New York Giants in 2013. The Giants' general manager, Jerry Reese, was excited about Louis. He said Louis could be a "deep threat" for their team. This means Louis could run fast and catch long passes.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
In 2014, Louis signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was released before the season started, but then re-signed. He played an important role for the team. He caught a crucial 41-yard pass that led to a game-winning touchdown. Louis finished the 2014 season with 31 catches for 308 yards and two touchdowns.
He signed a new contract with the Buccaneers in 2014. In 2015, he got a serious knee injury. He was placed on the injured reserve list. He tried to come back in 2016 but got another injury.
San Francisco 49ers
Louis signed with the San Francisco 49ers in 2017. He was released and then re-signed later that year. On November 26, 2017, he caught his first touchdown pass for the 49ers. The pass came from quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo.
Orlando Apollos
In 2019, Louis played for the Orlando Apollos. This team was part of a new league called the Alliance of American Football (AAF).
Personal Life
Louis Murphy is cousins with Mike Gillislee. Mike Gillislee also played professional football as a running back. He played for the Florida Gators and the New England Patriots.
See also
- List of Florida Gators in the NFL draft
