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Rob Murphy (born January 18, 1977 in Buffalo, New York) is an offensive lineman for the CFL's B.C. Lions. He currently wears number 56, weighs 310 lbs. and is 6'5 tall. Murphy went to Ohio State University and played for the Ohio State Buckeyes, he was a 2-time All-American in 1997 and 1998. He played in the NFL from 1999 to 2005. In 2000, Murphy played for the Frankfurt Galaxy of NFL Europe starting all ten games. He played with the Chicago Enforcers of the XFL in 2001 starting 11 games including their playoff game. From 2002 to 2005, he played 26 NFL games including 15 with the 49ers in 2004. In that span Murphy also spent time with the Kansas City Chiefs and Indianapolis Colts. The B.C. Lions signed him as a free agent prior to the 2006 CFL season. In 2006, Murphy won the DeMarco-Becket Memorial Trophy for best west division offensive lineman. He also won the CFL's Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman Award and was selected to the 2006 Western All-Star Team and 2006 All-CFL team. He helped the Lions win the 2006 Grey Cup, and signed for the 2007 season. Murphy was one of the Lions offensive linemen accused of being dirty players by Edmonton Eskimos linebacker Rahim Abdullah. In the Week 2 meeting between Edmonton and B.C., Murphy was ejected for rough play on Adam Braidwood. To further fuel the rivalry between Edmonton's defensive and BC's offensive lines, Murphy has not given up a sack in all 4 games he's played vs. the Eskimos. In the 2007 season he won Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman award for the second straight year. He was also made the CFL Allstar Team as well as CFL- West Allstar team. He was named Gladiator of the game against Edmonton. He was also a Walby Warrior at the conclusion of the season.
