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An explosive, sure-tackling linebacker ... listed as the backup to Alex Wujciak at Mike linebacker, but can also play the other two spots ... had a solid off-season ... earned Iron Terp status for the first time in his career during spring testing ... posted the 11th-highest strength index on the team, which was tops among linebackers.
As a Freshman (2009): Saw action in 10 games as a reserve linebacker and on special teams ... did not play in the first two games of the season ... had a solo stop vs. Middle Tennessee St. (9/19), his first career game ... had two tackles vs. both Duke (10/24) and NC State (11/7) ... also had two stops, including a career-high two solos, vs. Florida State (11/21) ... enrolled in classes in January after graduating from high school a semester early.
At West Florence High School: A three-year starter at linebacker ... ranked No. 42 nationally among weakside linebackers by Scout.com ... also No. 53 among outside linebackers by Scout, Inc. ... a member of the Rivals.com 2008 South Carolina Postseason Top 35 ... member of the SuperPrep South Carolina Top 46 ... posted 102 tackles, including four sacks, and two interceptions as a senior when he earned All-4A state honors ... had 386 rushing yards and 12 TDs in 2008 ... also an all-region choice as a senior... also played in the 2008 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas (SC vs. NC) ... had 98 tackles as a junior ... an all-region selection in 2007 .. coached by Trey Woodberry.
Personal: Born in Florence, S.C. ... full name is James Avery Murray ... father is Lawrence Eaddy and mother is Vernessa Murray ... has three siblings (Tawana, 30; Senere, 21; Jamel, 11) ... a four-time member of the honor roll in high school ... desires a career in physical therapy ... majoring in criminology and criminal justice.
