2023 NFL Draft: Clemson Pass-Rusher Myles Murphy Meets With Jaguars

The former top recruit could find himself off the board before the Jaguars pick.

One of the top options for the Jacksonville Jaguars' first-round pick found himself inside TIAA Bank Field's facilities on Monday. 

According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Clemson defensive end Myles Murphy spent Monday on a pre-draft top-30 visit with the Jaguars, the latest in a long line of pass-rushers to spend time in Jacksonville. 

#Clemson edge Myles Murphy, who solidified his spot as a first-rounder with an impressive Pro Day, is visiting the #Jaguars today, source said. After this, he's at the #Bengals, #Texans, and #Falcons.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 10, 2023

Murphy, who measured at 6-foot-4 and 271 pounds at his pro day, ran a 4.53 40-yard dash and recorded a 31-inch vertical jump, a 7.21-second three-cone, and a 4.29-second short shuttle at his pro day.

A former top-10 recruit, Murphy was a Freshman All-American in 2020, starting six games and leading Clemson in forced fumbles (three) and tackles for loss (12) while recording four sacks.

Murphy followed this up with 10 starts in 2021, leading the team in forced fumbles (two), tackles for loss (14), and sacks (seven) while earning Second-Team All-ACC honors. 

Murphy started 11 games in 2022, recording 11 tackles for loss, 6.5 sacks, one forced fumble, and three pass deflections while earning First-Team All-ACC honors.

Jacksonville had one of the highest pressure rates of any defense in 2022 but also registered just 35 sacks, good for the 26th most in the NFL. After losing pass-rusher Arden Key in free agency, it is clear that evaluating this year's pass-rusher class is critical for the Jaguars.

“I think we’ve got to improve our pass rush. I think that’s vital, particularly on third down,” Jaguars head coach Pederson said last week at the NFL's annual owners meetings.

"I thought we were good with the run, we just gotta continue to get better with the run and shore up some things there. I think the passing game is the area we have to look at and address in the offseason, and clean that part of it up."