Maalik Murphy

Photo by: Karl Maasdam

Position:
Quarterback
Height:
6-5
Year:
Redshirt Junior
Hometown:
Inglewood, Calif.
High School:
Junipero Serra

Duke
• Played in 12 games for the Blue Devils in 2024. Went 9-3 as Duke’s starter
• Completed 254-of-421 attempts (60 percent) for 2,933 yards and 26 touchdowns. The 26 touchdowns mark a single-season record at Duke
• Ranked 13th nationally for passing touchdowns and 22nd in passing yards
• Passed for 200 or more yards in 11 of his 12 games and over 300 twice
• Threw for a season-high 332 yards with three touchdowns against Virginia Tech
• Passed for 325 yards and three touchdowns against No. 5 Miami
• Threw for at least one touchdown in 11 games, and two or more nine times
• Completed a season-high 28 passes in 43 attempts against UCONN, throwing for 267 yards and three touchdowns
• Led Duke to four wins when trailing in the fourth quarter
• First Duke quarterback to throw three game-winning touchdown passes in a single season

Texas
• Two-year member at Texas from 2022-23
• Played in seven games, making two starts
• Was 40-for-71 (56.3 percent) for 477 yards and three touchdowns
• Started against BYU and Kansas State, earning wins in both games
• 2023 Academic All-Big 12 Second Team

Junipero Serra High School
• Letterwinner for head coach Scott Altenberg
• Four-star prospect by ESPN.com, Rivals.com and 247 Sports
• Rated as the No. 8, 9 and 12 pro-style quarterback, respectively
• Among the top-20 prospects in the state of California regardless of position
• Helped Junipero Serra to a 21-11 record and two appearances in the playoffs
• Guided Serra o a 2021 CIF Division 1-A state title
• Completed 202-for-321 passes (62.9 percent) for 2,954 yards and 22 touchdowns as a senior. Rushed for six touchdowns
• Passes for 1,242 yards and 12 touchdowns in six playoff games
• 2021 All-State selection
• Competed at the 2021 Elite 11 Finals in Los Angeles

Personal
• Son of Alycia and Ron Murphy