Walter Murray

Walter Clyde Murray Jr. (born December 13, 1962) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Hawaii.

Early life Walter Clyde Murray Jr. was born on December 13, 1962, in Berkeley, California. Murray also returned nine kickoffs for 172 yards and rushed 22 times for 102 yards during his college career. As a senior in 1985, he was named a third-team All-American by the Associated Press and a first-team All-American by Gannett News Service.

Professional career Murray was selected by the Washington Redskins in the second round, with the 45th overall pick, of the 1986 NFL draft. He played in five games for the Colts during the 1986 season, catching two passes for 34 yards. Murray appeared in 14 games, starting three, in 1987, recording 20 receptions for 339 yards and three touchdowns.

Murray signed with the San Francisco 49ers on February 28, 1989. He was later promoted to the active roster and dressed in five games during the 1989 CFL season, catching eight passes for 121 yards and two touchdowns. However both head coaches admitted that the trade was actually compensation for the Eskimos having signed former Tiger-Cats multi-time All-Star Mike Walker, despite no compensation having been required anyway. CFL rules stated that any player who completes his contract is free to sign with any team. Eskimos coach Joe Faragalli said "They're happy and we feel good about compensating them." Murray dressed in two games for the Tiger-Cats in 1990, totaling four catches for 74 yards and two tackles.