Philadelphia Eagles
Get To Know: DeMarco Murray
On Thursday, the Eagles agreed to terms with RB DeMarco Murray. Here are 15 facts about the Eagles newest running back ...
RB DeMarco Murray was originally a third round selection by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2011 draft
In four seasons, all with the Cowboys, Murray has rushed for 4,526 yards and 28 touchdowns
He also has 1,200 yards receiving, averaging 7.0 yards per reception
Murray has played in 53 career NFL games and has started 47 of them
Murray is a two-time Pro Bowl selection (2013, 2014) and was First-Team All-Pro in 2014
Also in 2014, Murray was the AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year and the NFL rushing leader (1,845 yards, 13 touchdowns)
His first career touchdown came in 2011 and was a 91-yard run, the second longest run in the club's history
Murray was selected to the Pro Football Writers of America All-Rookie Team after the 2011 season
A native of Las Vegas, Nevada, Murray attended Bishop Gorman High School before heading to the University of Oklahoma
In high school, he earned all-state honors and was the 2005 Sunset Region Offensive Player of the Year after rushing for 1,947 yards and 27 touchdowns
That same year, Murray led Bishop Gorman's basketball team to a state title and he was also a member of the track and field team
Murray selected to attend Oklahoma over the University of Southern California at the 2006 U.S. Army All-American Bowl
Murray holds multiple records at Oklahoma, one being the record for career all-purpose yards (6,718 yards)
Murray's roommate at Oklahoma was newly acquired quarterback Sam Bradford and they both played pivotal roles in bringing Oklahoma to the 2009 BCS National Championship game
DeMarco has played a huge role off the field and in the community during his career as he has worked with Make-A-Wish and the Salvation Army for different events
