16 Facts About Rico Murray

Derico "Rico" Murray was born on August 21,1988 and is an American former professional gridiron football defensive back and linebacker.

Rico Murray was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 2011.

Rico Murray has been a member of the Edmonton Eskimos, Toronto Argonauts, Ottawa Redblacks, and Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League.

Rico Murray registered a total of 218 defensive tackles, 18 pass breakups, four interceptions, three fumbles forced and two fumble recoveries with the Golden Flashes.

In 2009,2010 and 2011 Rico Murray was on the 53-man roster bubble.

Rico Murray re-joined the Bengals practice squad on January 3,2012, and was waived on April 12,2012.

Rico Murray signed with the Edmonton Eskimos on June 4,2012.

Rico Murray signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League on July 6,2013.

Rico Murray played four seasons for the Ti-Cats, seeing action in 50 games and contributing 180 tackles on defense, 11 on special teams, 9 interceptions, 4 forced fumbles and 3 sacks.

Rico Murray signed with the Ti-Cats' divisional rival, the Toronto Argonauts, on March 3,2017.

Rico Murray recorded 55 tackles, one interception returned for a score, one sack, and one forced fumble during the year, which would culminate in his being named a CFL East All Star for the second time.

Rico Murray proved to be a good fit in the Ottawa defense, playing in all 18 games, and leading in CFL in interceptions with 5.

Rico Murray put up 55 tackles, 1 forced fumble, and 3 tackles on special teams, and was named to his third CFL-East All-Star team.

Rico Murray was the team nominee for the CFL's Most Outstanding Defensive Player award.

Rico Murray continued his excellent play, with 50 tackles in 18 games played, and two more interceptions, with one taken back for a score.

Rico Murray made 8 tackles in the playoffs, including his fifth Grey Cup game, a losing effort to Winnipeg.