1-on-1 with newest Mississippi State commit Marcus Murphy

Maroon and White Nation contributor Peyton Aldridge has a brief sit down with 2018 4-star Mississippi State commit Marcus Murphy.

Want an athlete that can make plays all around the field, even on both sides of the ball? Enter 2018 ATH Marcus Murphy of West Point (MS) High School. Labeled as a 4-star athlete, Murphy announced his commitment to Mississippi State football, choosing the Bulldogs over programs such as Michigan, Ole Miss, and Tennessee as well as others.

Murphy decommited from the Bulldogs in early January, but the coaching staff hasn’t let up on his recruitment. Brett Elliott is listed as Murphy’s primary recruiter. We decided to have a sit down with one of the nations premier athletes and ask him a few questions.

Peyton Aldridge– Marcus, thanks for joining us. So we know you were committed to State for a while and then you decommited. What were the things going through your head during that time and what questions did you have during that time?

Marcus Murphy– The only thing I was thinking about was if I was making the right choice in picking a school as soon.

P. Aldridge– I understand that! Second question. Why did you choose Mississippi State over the other schools you had offers from?

M. Murphy– Well, I chose Mississippi State because I feel like I can accomplish a lot of big things there academically and on the field.

P. Aldridge– I love that answer! On to the next. Did you grow up a State fan, being just down the road from Starkville?

M. Murphy– I’ve grown up a State fan my entire life.

P. Aldridge– You play both sides of the ball and are very good on both. So which do you prefer? Offense or defense?

M. Murphy– I prefer to play defense when I get to State but if they need me to play on offense I’d be willing to do that as well.

P. Aldridge– Awesome! I love the intensity! Does seeing the West Point HS likes of Aeries Williams and Kylin Hill at State sway your decision at all?

M. Murphy– No sir, I don’t see them being there swaying my decision. I look at it in a good way, two good running backs being there will help the team, we will feed off them!

P. Aldridge– You are one of the top in-state recruits. Are close with any other of the top in-state guys?

M. Murphy– I’m very close with Jett Johnson.

P. Aldridge– I’m sure you are tired of the recruiting questions so let’s ask a couple about you! Who is your favorite professional team?

M. Murphy– Oh, the Atlanta Falcons!

P. Aldridge– Lets not discuss this last Super Bowl then… Who is the player you look up to the most?

M. Murphy– For sure Julio Jones.

P. Aldridge– I can’t argue with that one. Who is the professional player you think your game models after the most?

M. Murphy– I’ll say Aaron Rodgers because he’s the type of player you could depend on when you need a clutch play and I make plays but when it’s clutch-time, I get after it!

P. Aldridge– We can’t wait to see you making those clutch plays in the Maroon and White! Final question. What’s Mr Murphy do in his spare time?

M. Murphy– I spend time with my family and I’m always working out. And then go beat up on my boys in madden!

P. Aldridge– Awesome, well thanks for joining us Marcus and we all look forward to seeing you play on Saturday’s for OUR Bulldogs of Mississippi State!

Thanks for reading guys and I hope you enjoyed! Come back for more 1-on-1 sit downs with future Bulldogs.

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