Richard Lee Murphy (born September 18, 1986) is an American former professional

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. He was signed by the

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as an

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in 2011. He played

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at Louisiana State. As a senior at LSU, Murphy was chosen by the coaching staff to wear the No. 18 jersey, which signifies the player who displays the best leadership qualities. Only a "part-time player" over his career at LSU, Murphy was seen as a development prospect, and went undrafted in the

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. Murphy was released by the Jaguars on August 31, 2012. He was signed to the team's practice squad on October 31. Murphy was released by the Jaguars on May 6, 2013.

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1986 births Living people American football running backs Louisiana State University alumni LSU Tigers football players Jacksonville Jaguars players Players of American football from Monroe, Louisiana 21st-century American sportsmen {{runningback-1980s-stub