JP Murphy Season 2022

Entering 2022 season

One of SDSU’s many young tight ends who are fighting for a spot in the lineup this season ... Enters 2022 third on the depth chart at ‘Y’ tight end.

REDSHIRT SEASON (2021)
Redshirted his first year with the Aztecs while working with the scout team.

HIGH SCHOOL
Earned three varsity letters at San Ramon Valley High School in Danville, Calif., where the Wolves’ 2020 fall season was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic … Received first-team all-East Bay Athletic League honors at tight end and was a second-team honoree at defensive end in 2019 … Has totaled 36 career receptions for 749 yards and 12 touchdowns, according to MaxPreps … Caught 22 passes for 476 yards (21.6) and eight touchdowns as a junior … His eight touchdowns ranked second in the EBAL that year, while his 476 receiving yards were fifth … Has also played three years of varsity basketball as a prep … Rated a three-star recruit by 247Sports and ESPN and was regarded as a two-star prospect by Rivals … Received a scout grade of 81 by 247Sports and 71 by ESPN … Listed 65th at his position nationally by ESPN.

PERSONAL
Jason Patrick Murphy was born Sept. 12, 2002, in San Ramon Valley, Calif. ... Son of John and Karen Murphy ... Chose the Aztecs over the likes of Arizona State, USC, New Mexico, UNLV, San José State, Florida Atlantic and William & Mary … His father, John, won three letters as a wide receiver at San José State from 1983-85 ... Is undecided on a major.