Matt Murphy was drafted No. 252 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2002 NFL Draft out of Maryland. 28 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #252
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 2002
- NFL games
- 28
The pick
How Matt Murphy came off the board in 2002.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
Maryland
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
28 regular-season games
- Games played
- 28
- Final season
- 20075 years after the draft
Around pick 252
Who came off the board on either side of Matt Murphy.
Nebraska
Virginia Tech
Notre Dame
Kansas State
Maryland in the 2002 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from Maryland
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Matt Murphy in the 2002 NFL Draft
Matt Murphy is a Tight end out of Maryland selected No. 252 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2002 NFL Draft. 28 regular-season games Maryland has produced 113 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 Matt Murphy drafted?
Matt Murphy was selected No. 252 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2002 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/matt-murphy.
What college did Matt Murphy play for?
Matt Murphy played college football at Maryland in the Big Ten. See every Maryland draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/maryland-terrapins.
How did Matt Murphy's NFL career turn out?
28 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/matt-murphy.