Stonehill’s tackling machine with real playmaking pop
In the 2023 season, Stonehill linebacker Sam Murphy emerged as a tone-setter, finishing with a season-high 13 tackles against Sacred Heart and logging 10 tackles plus his first career interception against Merrimack. He was also named the Northeast Conference Defensive Player of the Week in 2023, which lines up with the on-field buzz: reliable, physical, and disruptive in the backfield with 3.0 tackles for loss in that Sacred Heart game. What makes him appealing is the blend of production, leadership, and downhill intensity—an excellent fit for a defense that wants a smart, hard-hitting linebacker who can make splash plays.
