Miami Redhawks

Scouting Report
Former walk-on who moved to running back from defensive back last fall and emerged as one of the season[apos]s biggest success stories ... very steady and dependable performer who runs hard and plays physical ... enters the fall as Miami[apos]s No. 2 running back behind Brandon Murphy ... expected to have a role in a crowded backfield and also continue as a special teams contributor ... benefited from a solid spring despite being slowed by injury. 2005 Season
Played in all 11 games as Miami[apos]s No. 2 running back and a special teams regular ... the RedHawks[apos] second-leading rusher with 266 yards and four rushing touchdowns ... rushed 10 times for 55 yards and recorded first touchdown in Sept. 28 defeat of Cincinnati ... rushed twice for 17 yards and two touchdowns during a one-minute stretch versus Akron (Oct. 15) in which Miami set an NCAA record with 21 points in 60 seconds ... earned first collegiate start at Ohio (Nov. 21), rushing a career-high 23 times for 113 yards and a touchdown ... also made two receptions versus the Bobcats ... an Academic All-MAC candidate. 2004 Season
Saw limited action on special teams ... recovered a fumble on Oct. 9 versus Kent State. 2003 Season
Saw action in one game as a reserve running back ... made his collegiate debut and rushed for a career-best 37 yards on seven carries in Oct. 11 defeat of Buffalo ... busted off a career-long 17-yard run versus the Bulls. 2002 Season
Redshirted. High School
Lettered three seasons as a running back and wide receiver at Trinity High School ... totaled 810 yards receiving and 625 yards rushing as a senior ... netted 770 yards receiving and 653 yards rushing as a junior ... helped the Shamrocks to a three-year record of 38-5, including a state championship as a senior ... all-region, all-city and all-district as well as honorable mention all state as both a junior and senior ... academic all-state honoree. Personal
Son of Jim and Nancy Murray ... 23 years old ... finance major.