Llewellyn P. "Yo" Murphy (born May 11, 1973) is an American former professionalgridiron football player of multiple leagues. He was originally signed by theBC Lions in theCanadian Football League (CFL) as anundrafted free agent in1993; he playedcollege football atIdaho. He has also coached.

Murphy playedhigh school football atIdaho Falls High School and graduated in 1989.

Murphy played college football at theUniversity of Idaho inMoscow. One of the top pass-catchers in Idaho history, he nabbed 140 receptions during his Vandal career and gained 2,267 yards through the air. Murphy's career receptions rank seventh in Idaho history, while his yards rank fourth and his 17 career receiving touchdowns are tied for fifth. His best year was as a senior in1992, when he was chosen first-team All-American by three publications, earned first-team All-Big Sky honors and Idaho Most Valuable Offensive Player honors. That season, he was second inDivision I-AA with 68 grabs for 1,156 yards and nine touchdowns.

In 1993, he was signed by theBC Lions where he won the1994 Grey Cup.

Between 1995 and 1999, he starred at WR for theScottish Claymores ofNFL Europe. In 1996, he was namedWorld Bowl MVP.

In 1999, he would play for theTampa Bay Buccaneers as a wide receiver and on special teams.

Murphy also played for theMinnesota Vikings of theNational Football League in 1999.

In 2001, Murphy played for theLas Vegas Outlaws of theXFL.

Murphy signed with theSt. Louis Rams of the NFL in 2001, where he went on to play in theSuper Bowl. He caught a pass during the drive of the game tying touchdown pass from Kurt Warner in a 20–17 loss inSuper Bowl XXXVI

Murphy signed with theKansas City Chiefs on December 17, 2002. He was inactive for one game before being released on December 27.

He signed with theOttawa Renegades in 2003.

He went undrafted in the 2006 CFL Dispersal Draft after the suspension of the Renegades' franchise, but signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in September 2006. He culminated his career as a member of the Riders'Grey Cup winning team in 2007.

On November 28, 2007, it was announced that Murphy had retired from professional football. Murphy is the only player ever to play in the regular seasons of the CFL, NFL, XFL and NFL Europe, as well as the only player to suit up for theSuper Bowl,Grey Cup andWorld Bowl championship games.

Murphy is currently the co-owner of Performance Compound inTampa, Florida, and was married in November 2014.

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