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Gabriel Murphy NFL Draft 2024: Scouting Report for Minnesota Vikings EDGE
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— Impressive overall athlete who is quick, agile and has good change of direction, giving him the potential to be an effective pass-rusher in the NFL.
— Works to get on an edge when bull-rushing and has a nice swim move as a counter off the bull.
— Keeps his legs moving through contact as a pass-rusher and has a high motor to help get coverage sacks.
— Decent bend with a flexible lower half to help turn the corner at the top of the rush.
— Can use his quickness and athleticism to make offensive linemen miss against the run.
— Use of hands as a pass-rusher needs work. Drops his hands and doesn’t play the offensive tackle’s hands well, which is currently limiting his pass-rush arsenal.
— Needs to finish pass-rush moves with a more violent rip to get clean wins.
— Isn’t physical at the point of attack as a run defender. Lacks the strength to hold his ground against one-on-one blocks from good competition.
— Subpar block recognition, which can lead to him getting reached.
— 13 G, 38 TOT, 8 SK, 16 TFL, 2 PD
— 3-star recruit in the 2019 class, per 247Sports
— Transferred to UCLA from North Texas ahead of the 2022 season
— Twin brother, Grayson, also is an edge-rusher for UCLA, UNT transfer and NFL draft prospect
Gabriel Murphy has the potential to develop into an effective third-down rusher in the NFL. His athleticism and bend are apparent on film, which helped him win in college and be an effective looper in line games.
However, he does need to improve his use of hands to develop a go-to move or two. Murphy currently struggles with the accuracy and timing of his initial chops to begin his moves, making it difficult for him to “defeat the hands and defeat the man.” But the movement skills are there for him to develop a nasty stick move and build on his overall arsenal.
Against the run, the UCLA product relies on his quickness and agility to make offensive linemen miss. That can work occasionally, but more athletic and patient offensive linemen will be able to stay in front of him and push him around. He even struggles to hold ground against good blocking tight ends and may never be a three-down player in the NFL.
Schematically, Murphy would be best as a standup outside linebacker who can contribute on passing downs.
GRADE: 6.4 (High-Level Developmental Prospect — 5th Round)
PRO COMPARISON: Cameron Goode
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Man injured in shooting at Maplewood Mall; police seeking suspect
Police are looking for a suspect after a man was injured in a shooting at the Maplewood Mall in Maplewood, Minnesota, on Sunday afternoon.
Law enforcement and personnel with the Maplewood Fire Department responded to the mall at 3001 White Bear Ave. around 2:02 p.m. for the incident. Officers found the man, who had been shot in the hip, according to police. He was taken to the hospital with an injury that was not life-threatening.
Officials said the shooting stemmed from a group fighting in a lower level of the mall. Two juveniles, whose ages have yet to be disclosed, were detained.
Police said the suspected shooter is a male with a small build and was wearing a black stocking hat, a black jacket, a white shirt and black pants.
The mall previously said in a statement of its own that the suspect was “swiftly apprehended” and that the shooting was an “isolated incident” that involved two individuals under the age of 22.
Anyone with information about the shooting or who has video of it is asked to call Lieutenant Michael Hoemke with the Maplewood Police Department at 651-249-2605 or email him.
Following the shooting, the mall closed for the remainder of the day Sunday.
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Rondale Moore, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver, dies at age 25
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore has died at the age of 25, authorities reported Saturday.
Moore was found dead in the garage of a home in New Albany, Indiana, the New Albany Police Department said. The cause of death was believed to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police disclosed. An investigation was underway, and no further details were provided.
“We are deeply saddened by the passing of Rondale Moore,” the Vikings said in a statement. “While we are working to understand the facts, we have spoken with Rondale’s family to offer our condolences and the full support of the Minnesota Vikings.”
Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell said in his own statement that he was “devastated” by Moore’s death, describing him as a “humble, soft-spoken, and respectful young man who was proud of his Indiana roots.”
Moore, a New Albany native, was a college standout at Purdue before being selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft.
He spent three seasons with the Cardinals before being traded to the Atlanta Falcons ahead of the 2024 season, but suffered a knee injury in training camp and did not play for them.
He signed with the Vikings in March 2025, but again missed all of last season after suffering another knee injury in the team’s first preseason game.
Retired Cardinals defensive end JJ Watt said on X, “Can’t even begin to fathom or process this. There’s just now way. Way too soon. Way too special. So much left to give. Rest in Peace Rondale.”
Louisville head football coach Jeff Brohm, who coached Moore at Purdue, said in a statement Saturday that Moore was a “complete joy to coach.”
“The ultimate competitor that wouldn’t back down from any challenge. Rondale had a work ethic unmatched by anyone. A great teammate that would come through in any situation,” Brohm said. “We all loved Rondale, we loved his smile and competitive edge that always wanted to please everyone he came in contact with. We offer all our thoughts and prayers to Rondale and his family, we love him very much.”
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said in a social media post that he was “praying for Rondale’s family and the entire Vikings community.”
“Bro what in the world,” Vikings outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard said on social media. “Cmon Rondale you was gon comeback n prove em wrong .. RIP.”
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