The UCLA Bruins saw just two players selected during the 2024 NFL Draft. However, a series of players inked UDFA deals. The Murphy twins both were signed, which is no surprise.
Gabriel Murphy signed with the Minnesota Vikings and Grayson Murphy signed with the Miami Dolphins.
And, Jarrett Bailey of Touchdown Wire pegged Gabriel Murphy as one of five UDFAs who could make an immediate impact. Here’s what he wrote:
Anytime you heard “UCLA defender” this draft cycle, it was in reference to Laiatu Latu. However, Murphy had a terrific 2023 season in his own right. He finished the season with eight sacks and 16 tackles for loss. In a Brian Flores defense that lost Danielle Hunter, D.J. Wonnum, Marcus Davenport, and Dean Lowry in free agency, Murphy has a golden opportunity to earn a roster spot on a now-thin Vikings’ defensive line.
Murphy might have landed in an ideal situation with a solid chance to crack the 53-man roster. If so, that could end up being an absolute steal for Minnesota.