Kevin Murphy was drafted No. 40 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1986 NFL Draft out of Oklahoma. 116 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 28 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #40
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1986
- NFL games
- 116
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 2840th at Oklahoma
The pick
How Kevin Murphy came off the board in 1986.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Oklahoma
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
116 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 28 career approximate value
- Games played
- 116
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 2840th among Oklahoma picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2382% of career value
- Final season
- 19937 years after the draft
Around pick 40
Who came off the board on either side of Kevin Murphy.
North Alabama
Alabama
TCU
Boston College
Oklahoma in the 1986 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Oklahoma
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Kevin Murphy in the 1986 NFL Draft
Kevin Murphy is a Linebacker out of Oklahoma selected No. 40 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1986 NFL Draft. 116 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 28 career approximate value Oklahoma has produced 224 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 Kevin Murphy drafted?
Kevin Murphy was selected No. 40 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1986 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/kevin-murphy.
What college did Kevin Murphy play for?
Kevin Murphy played college football at Oklahoma in the SEC. See every Oklahoma draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/oklahoma-sooners.
How did Kevin Murphy's NFL career turn out?
116 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 28 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/kevin-murphy.