
Jaffer Murphy brings rare leg power and speed to UTSA’s kicker room
In the 2025 season, Jaffer Murphy was mainly UTSA’s kickoff specialist, delivering 54 touchbacks on 88 kickoffs and adding one extra point in the finale, while his 2026 pro day blew up thanks to a 70-yard field goal and a verified 4.5-second 40-yard dash. The differentiator is obvious: elite leg strength paired with legit athleticism, which is why NFL teams are intrigued. He looks like a developmental fit for a team that wants a high-upside specialist with pro-level tools and a backstory built on betting on himself.





