Robert Murphy was drafted No. 274 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #274
- Round
- 10
- Draft class
- 1981
The pick
How Robert Murphy came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Ohio State
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1981 classAround pick 274
Who came off the board on either side of Robert Murphy.
California
Arizona
Nevada
Ohio State in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Ohio State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Malcolm Jenkins
DB · NO · 2009
Ohio State · 3× Pro Bowl
#23
Antoine Winfield
DB · BUF · 1999
Ohio State · 3× Pro Bowl
#8
Donte Whitner
DB · BUF · 2006
Ohio State · 2× Pro Bowl
#21
Nate Clements
DB · BUF · 2001
Ohio State · 1× Pro Bowl
#3
Shawn Springs
DB · SEA · 1997
Ohio State · 1× Pro Bowl
#271
Shaun Gayle
DB · CHI · 1984
Ohio State · 1× Pro Bowl
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Robert Murphy in the 1981 NFL Draft
Robert Murphy is a Defensive back out of Ohio State selected No. 274 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1981 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Ohio State has produced 284 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Robert Murphy drafted?
Robert Murphy was selected No. 274 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/robert-murphy.
What college did Robert Murphy play for?
Robert Murphy played college football at Ohio State in the Big Ten. See every Ohio State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ohio-state-buckeyes.
How did Robert Murphy's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/robert-murphy.