2020 Football Roster
Sep 6 (Sat)
Noon
Caleb Murphy
- Position:
- TE
- Ht./Wt.:
- 6-4 / 260
- Year:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Campbellsburg, Ind.
- High School:
- West Washington
2022 (Sophomore): Appeared in all 12 games with two starts ... saw time mostly on special teams ... made first career tackle against Idaho (9/10) ... made first career start at center against Western Kentucky (9/17) ... protected quarterback Connor Bazelak as he threw for 364 yards and two touchdowns ... helped the offense gain 484 yards of total offense against the Hilltoppers ... started at center against Cincinnati (9/24).
2021 (Freshman): Appeared in 11 games, primarily on special teams ... made his collegiate debut in the Idaho win (9/11) ... Academic All-Big Ten.
2020: Redshirted the 2020 season ... special teams scout team player of the week (Wisconsin) ... moved from defensive line to tight end during the season ... enrolled in spring classes and participated in practice.
Prep/Personal: Defensive and offensive lineman for the late head coach Phillip Bowsman at West Washington High School ... suffered a season-ending injury in the 2019 season opener ... Indiana Football Coaches Association All-State selection as a junior ... made 84 tackles, 11 for loss, in 2018 ... West Washington went 9-3 and advanced to the sectional championship game ... ranked the No. 6 prospect in Indiana and the No. 45 weak-side defensive end nationally by 247Sports ... ranked the No. 45 strong-side defensive end nationally by Rivals ... parents are Donna and Todd Murphy ... marketing major.
