The University of Akron Athletics
2020 Akron Football Roster

Jersey Number 73
Owen Murphy
- Position:
- OL
- Class:
- Redshirt Freshman
- Height:
- 6-6
- Weight:
- 290
- Hometown:
- Cleveland, Ohio
- High School:
- Saint Ignatius
2021: Appeared in 11 games for the Zips, including 10 starts...all his starting assignments came anchoring the right side of the Zips’ offensive line at right tackle.
2020: Appeared in all six games for the Zips, including five starts.
2019: Redshirted...saw action in one game...made collegiate debut against Ohio.
PRIOR TO AKRON: Played guard and tight end for coach Chuck Kyle at St. Ignatius HS against the toughest competition in the country...moved to offensive guard as a senior...broke into the starting line-up at right guard...team went 8-3 in 2018 and ranked No. 36 nationally...moved to tight end as a junior...played offensive tackle as a sophomore and freshman...Honor Roll student.
PERSONAL: Majoring in marketing management...son of Dennis and Mary Beth Murphy...has a younger sister Kelsey.
2020: Appeared in all six games for the Zips, including five starts.
2019: Redshirted...saw action in one game...made collegiate debut against Ohio.
PRIOR TO AKRON: Played guard and tight end for coach Chuck Kyle at St. Ignatius HS against the toughest competition in the country...moved to offensive guard as a senior...broke into the starting line-up at right guard...team went 8-3 in 2018 and ranked No. 36 nationally...moved to tight end as a junior...played offensive tackle as a sophomore and freshman...Honor Roll student.
PERSONAL: Majoring in marketing management...son of Dennis and Mary Beth Murphy...has a younger sister Kelsey.
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