Sean Murphy-Bunting


Sean Murphy-Bunting is an American football cornerback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League. He played college football for Central Michigan.

Early years

Murphy-Bunting attended and played high school football at Chippewa Valley High School.

College career

Murphy-Bunting played three seasons for the Chippewas, starting his sophomore and junior seasons. As a sophomore, he recorded five interceptions, which finished second in the Mid-American Conference. As a junior, Murphy-Bunting recorded 37 tackles and two interceptions and was named first team All-Mid-American Conference. He decided to forgo his final year of eligibility to enter the 2019 NFL Draft.

Professional career

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Murphy-Bunting was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft.

2019 season: Rookie year

In Week 5 against the New Orleans Saints, Murphy-Bunting recorded his first career interception off Teddy Bridgewater in the 31–24 loss. In Week 13, during a 28–11 win against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Murphy-Bunting recorded a critical 4th quarter interception off of fellow rookie Gardner Minshew in the Buccaneers's end zone to prevent a potential score. In Week 15, during a 38–17 win against the Detroit Lions, Murphy-Bunting had a team-leading 8 tackles, 1 pass deflection, and an interception off of fellow rookie David Blough which he returned 70 yards for his first career touchdown.
In Week 16, during a 23–20 loss to the Houston Texans, Murphy-Bunting had 4 tackles, 1 pass deflection, and his first career sack on Deshaun Watson which resulted in a fumble.
Murphy-Bunting finished his rookie season with 44 tackles, 1 sack, 8 pass deflections, 3 interceptions, 1 interception return touchdown, and 1 forced fumble.

NFL career statistics