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CB Byron Murphy leaving Huskies for NFL

Pac 12 Championship - Utah v Washington

SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 30: Byron Murphy #1 of the Washington Huskies celebrates on the stage after the Huskies beat the Utah Utes to win the Pac 12 Championship game at Levi’s Stadium on November 30, 2018 in Santa Clara, California. Murphy was named the MVP for the game. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

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University of Washington cornerback Byron Murphy is forgoing his final two years of eligibility to enter the NFL draft.

He announced his decision on social media Monday.

“I’m blessed to be in this position and am excited to take this next step,” Murphy wrote on Twitter.

Murphy redshirted as a true freshman in 2016 and appeared in six games as a redshirt freshman in 2017. He became a full-time starter in 2018.

Murphy finished with 58 tackles, four interceptions, 13 passes defensed and a touchdown this season.

He is expected to be one of the highest-rated prospects at his position despite his limited experience.