Big-bodied, big-armed Beavers QB with upside — but the consistency meter still has opinions
In the 2025 season, Maalik Murphy threw for 1,805 yards, 9 touchdowns, and 8 interceptions for Oregon State, giving the Beavers a true downfield passer with a pro-style frame at 6-foot-5, 234 pounds. He’s a classic traits-over-hype quarterback: durable-looking, physically imposing, and capable of stretching defenses, but his accuracy and week-to-week consistency have drawn scrutiny, especially after uneven stretches in 2025. The good news for Oregon State is that spring reports in 2026 still had him clearly atop the depth chart, so the staff clearly trusts his ceiling and command.
