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2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Buffalo ILB Red Murdock

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From now until the 2026 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, down to Day 3 selections and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Buffalo ILB Red Murdock.

No. 2 Red Murdock/ILB Buffalo: 6-1, 240 pounds (Grad Student)

Player Ht/Wt Hand Size Arm Length Wingspan
Red Murdock 6-1/240 N/A N/A N/A
40-Yard Dash 10-Yard Dash Short Shuttle 3-Cone
N/A N/A N/A N/A
Broad Jump Vertical Bench Press
N/A N/A N/A

– Good size and frame with bulk
– Incredible production and always around the football
– Physical defender and players feel his hits
– Chases the ball hard with great sideline-to-sideline effort
– Plays inside out and doesn’t overrun the play
– Record amount of forced fumbles and knack/focus on punching the ball out
– Great effort and never takes plays off
– Downhill mentality and seeks contact against blockers and runners
– Physical: able to separate the player from the ball in coverage
– Reroutes receivers in coverage and maintains physicality
– Effective blitzer with power on his bull

– Limited foot speed and overall athleticism
– Tight-hipped and struggles to break down and change direction
– Prone to getting glued to blocks
– His feet too often go dead while reading the play, putting him out of position, and he’s late to his lane
– Vulnerable to falling off tackles, chasing the ball on the perimeter
– Will struggle in man coverage and be best in zone
– Can take cheese and bite on play-action
– May not have everydown role at next level

– Career: 364 tackles (39.