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James "Jimmy" Murray (born May 5, 1995) is an American football center for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Holy Cross.
College career
Murray began his football career at Holy Cross as a walk-on and redshirted his freshman season. He became a four-year starter for the Crusaders, appearing in 44 games and making 40 starts at three positions (center, left tackle, and right guard) on the offensive line. Murray was a second team All-Patriot League selection during his junior and senior seasons.
Professional career
Kansas City Chiefs
Murray signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent on May 6, 2018. He failed to make the Chiefs' 53-man roster out of training camp but was subsequently signed to the team's practice squad on September 2, 2018. Murray was promoted to the Chiefs' active roster on October 23, 2018 to replace injured center Jordan Devey. Murray made his NFL debut on November 11, 2018 in a 26-14 win against the Arizona Cardinals.
Murray was waived by the Chiefs during final roster cuts on August 31, 2019, but was signed to the team's practice squad the next day. He was released on September 12.
New York Jets
On November 6, 2019, Murray was signed to the New York Jets practice squad.
St. Louis BattleHawks
Murray was drafted in the 8th round in phase two of the 2020 XFL Draft by the St. Louis BattleHawks.