Bengals Make History: Myles Murphy Selected as First-Ever Defensive End in NFL Draft!

The Cincinnati Bengals made history on Thursday night, selecting Myles Murphy as the first-ever defensive end in the NFL Draft. Murphy, a 6-foot-5, 265-pound defensive end from Wake Forest, was the first defensive end to be taken in the first round of the draft since the NFL began in 1936.

Murphy had a stellar career at Wake Forest, recording 15 sacks and 21 tackles for loss in his three seasons with the Demon Deacons. He was also a two-time All-ACC selection and was named the ACC Defensive Player of the Year in 2020.

Murphy has the size and skill set to be a disruptive force on the edge for the Bengals. He is a powerful pass rusher who excels at using his length and strength to beat blockers. He also has the athleticism to drop into coverage and can be effective in run support.

The Bengals have been looking to bolster their defensive line for some time and they believe they’ve found the answer in Murphy. He should be able to step in and make an immediate impact for the Bengals, who are hoping to make a deep playoff run in 2021.

Murphy is the first defensive end taken in the first round of the draft since the NFL began in 1936. He is also the first defensive end taken by the Bengals in the first round since 2005, when they selected David Pollack. Murphy is the first Wake Forest defensive end to be taken in the first round since Carl Reeves in 1994.

The Bengals have made a statement with the selection of Murphy, and they are hoping he will be the cornerstone of their defense for years to come. With the addition of Myles Murphy, the Bengals have made history and are poised to make a deep playoff run in 2021.