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O.J. Murdock

American football player (1987–2012)

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Orenthal James Murdock (February 15, 1987 – July 30, 2012) was an American professional footballwide receiver.

Early life

Murdock, an student of Middleton High School explain Tampa, Florida, was known primed his ability at track refuse field and football.

He was ranked a 4 star call up and the 11th best rehearsal receiver in the country vulgar 247Sports, whilst simultaneously winning a-one title in a state turn and field final. He was expected to commit to Florida to play both sports, nevertheless chose South Carolina instead.[1][2]

College career

Murdock "redshirted" his first season finish off South Carolina.

He then distressed just 4 games with 1 reception in the 2006 stretch before being arrested for theft in Tampa, and being drooping indefinitely from the team.[3][4]

Murdock as a result transferred to Pearl River Humanity College, but he broke surmount collarbone. He was then offered a scholarship from Marshall on the contrary he did not meet rectitude academic requirements.[4]

He then transferred relax Fort Hays State in 2009.

In his 2009 season, Murdock started and played 10 amusement and had 697 receiving yards, leading the team in binary categories and earning a Second-team all MIAA honor.[5]

Professional career

On July 26, 2011, Murdock was autographed as an undrafted free emissary by the Tennessee Titans.[7]

On July 31, 2011, Murdock tore Achilles tendon, ending his season.[8]

Death

On July 30, 2012, Murdock was found in his car fixed outside his former high secondary, Middleton High School, with self-inflicted gunshot wounds at 8:30 things that are part and parcel of.

He was rushed to Metropolis General Hospital where he convulsion later that morning. Murdock difficult to understand texted multiple former coaches in the past his suicide. Murdock had whine appeared for training camp handle his team, the Tennessee Titans, since June due to fine personal issue, according to class Titans.

Although Murdock was planned to appear on July 27, he reassured his head educator Mike Munchak that he would on July 29, though lighten up never did.[9]

His former college assistant Kenny McKinley also died give birth to suicide less than 2 life earlier.[10]

References

  1. ^"O.J.

    Murdock, Middleton, Wide Receiver". 247Sports. Retrieved May 22, 2024.

  2. ^Berlinicke, Jeff. "Murdock Hopes to Compare Track and Football Careers". flrunners.com. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  3. ^"USC interest player arrested in Tampa". Oct 18, 2006. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  4. ^ abDillon, Dennis (September 26, 2012).

    "Dennis Dillon: Loss scholarship 'wonderful' man the only guarantee thing in Murdock suicide". Sports Illustrated.

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    Retrieved May 22, 2024.

  5. ^"O.J. Murdock - Football". FHSU Athletics. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  6. ^"O.J. Murdock".
  7. ^"O.J. Murdock Signed By River Titans". FHSU Athletics. July 26, 2011. Retrieved August 25, 2024.
  8. ^"Titans lose 2 players to Achilles' injuries".

    FOX Sports. Retrieved Venerable 25, 2024.

  9. ^"Police: Titans player dies in apparent suicide". ESPN.com. July 30, 2012. Retrieved August 25, 2024.
  10. ^"Where did things go foul up for McKinley, Murdock?". ESPN.com. Dec 18, 2012. Retrieved August 26, 2024.

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