This past spring, Byron Murphy was like the rest of the NFL: Waiting for a defensive player to get drafted. The first round began April 25 with a half-dozen offensive players selected consecutively. Then 10 in a row.

#Seahawks rookie DT Byron Murphy says he heard the rumors the Falcons would draft him before Seattle did in the 1st round this past spring. “That’s a big loss for them,” he says. “They will feel me Sunday.” @thenewstribune pic.twitter.com/QIIwy7zDYQ