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Arizona Cardinals: 5 who stepped up vs Ravens

By Scott Allen

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: Wide Receiver Larry Fitzgerald #11 of the Arizona Cardinals catches a pass against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half at M&T Bank Stadium on September 15, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Todd Olszewski/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: Wide Receiver Larry Fitzgerald #11 of the Arizona Cardinals catches a pass against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half at M&T Bank Stadium on September 15, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Todd Olszewski/Getty Images) /
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BERKELEY, CA – OCTOBER 27: Byron Murphy #1 of the Washington Huskies looks on between plays against the California Golden Bears at California Memorial Stadium on October 27, 2018 in Berkeley, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
BERKELEY, CA – OCTOBER 27: Byron Murphy #1 of the Washington Huskies looks on between plays against the California Golden Bears at California Memorial Stadium on October 27, 2018 in Berkeley, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) /

Byron Murphy Jr.

Murphy is making the Cardinals front office look smart in their selection of the Murphy in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft.  The local product from Saguaro High School and the University of Washington is showing the future is bright at cornerback.

Murphy had 7 tackles on Sunday against the Ravens.  However he had 2 passes defensed, including a huge one in the fourth quarter.  The Ravens tried to challenge the no-call on pass interference but were unsuccessful.

Murphy was pressed into starting service earlier than the team had hoped when Robert Alford went down with an injury in the preseason.  Alford was expected to step in for Patrick Peterson, who served the second game of his six-game suspension on Sunday.

Murphy had 5 tackles in week 1 as well.  So, he has been active so far.  Murphy may end up being a player even better than expected when all is said and done thanks to his early career reps.

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