Nyqwan Murray Explained

Nyqwan Murray
Current Team:San Antonio Gunslingers (IFL)
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:28 July 1997
Birth Place:Orlando, Florida
Height Ft:5
Height In:10
Weight Lb:193
High School:Oak Ridge (Orlando, FL)
College:Florida State
Undraftedyear:2019
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
  • First-team All-NAL
Pfr:MurrNy00

Nyqwan Murray (born July 28, 1997) is an American football wide receiver for the San Antonio Gunslingers of the Indoor Football League (IFL).

Early years

Murray played high school football at Oak Ridge High School in Orlando, Florida.[1]

College career

Murray played college football at Florida State. During the 2016 Orange Bowl against Michigan, Murray caught a 92-yard touchdown pass from Deondre Francois, an Orange Bowl record for longest touchdown reception.[2]

Professional career

Seattle Seahawks

After going undrafted in the 2019 NFL draft, Murray participated in the Seattle Seahawks rookie minicamp, and later signed with the team on August 1, 2019, but was waived five days later.[3] [4] He was re-signed on August 27, 2019.[5] He was waived a second time on September 1, 2019.[6]

Toronto Argonauts

Murray was signed by the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL) on December 4, 2019.[7] He signed a contract extension with the team on December 29, 2020.[8] On July 27, 2021, Murray was released by the Argonauts.[9]

Jacksonville Sharks

Murray was signed to the Jacksonville Sharks of the National Arena League on December 10, 2021.[10] He was named 2022 All-NAL First-team Offense.[11]

St Louis BattleHawks

On January 1, 2023, Murray was selected by the St. Louis BattleHawks in the 13th round of the 2023 XFL Supplemental Draft.[12]

San Antonio Gunslingers

On November 29, 2023, Murray signed with the San Antonio Gunslingers.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nyqwan Murray, Florida State Seminoles, Wide Receiver. 247Sports. en-US. May 19, 2018.
  2. Web site: Florida State Wins the 2016 Capital One Orange Bowl. game.orangebowl.org. en. May 19, 2018.
  3. Web site: FSU's Nyqwan Murray gets NFL shot, second chance with Seattle Seahawks. Visser. David. April 28, 2019. Tomahawk Nation. April 29, 2019.
  4. Web site: Seahawks Sign WR Nyqwan Murray. Boyle, John. Seahawks.com. August 1, 2019.
  5. Web site: Seahawks Make Roster Moves, Adding Two Receivers. Boyle, John. Seahawks.com. August 27, 2019.
  6. Web site: Seahawks Make Roster Moves, Establish 53-Man Roster. Boyle, John. Seahawks.com. August 31, 2019.
  7. Web site: December 4, 2019. Argos add American WR Nyqwan Murray. October 8, 2020. Toronto Argonauts. en.
  8. News: Argos add Dixon & Extend Gittens Jr., Mayle, and Murray . Argonauts.ca . December 29, 2020 . December 29, 2020.
  9. Web site: Argos Transactions - July 27, 2021 - Toronto Argonauts.
  10. Web site: Lewis . Dustin . Former Florida State wide receiver joins Arena Football team . 2022-08-12 . Sports Illustrated Florida State Seminoles News, Analysis and More . en.
  11. Web site: 2022-08-11 . 2022 All-NAL First-team Announced . 2022-08-12 . OurSports Central . en.
  12. Web site: Supplemental Draft Picks . 2023-01-02 . www.xfl.com . en.