Quincy University Hawks

2025 (Junior): Murray Jr. appeared in all seven games during his junior season with the Hawks, making an impact in the defensive backfield. He finished the year with 27 tackles, including 13 solo stops and 14 assists, while adding two tackles for loss.

Murray Jr. also recorded one interception, one quarterback hurry, and five pass breakups, tying for the team lead. He recorded the first interception of his career against St. Mary-of-the-Woods (9/20/25), while his top tackling performance came against Midway (10/18/25), where he finished with a season-high 10 tackles for his first career double-digit tackle game.
-    MSFL All-Conference Honorable Mention (Defense)

2024 (Sophomore): As a sophomore, he saw action in five games, where he made 11 tackles and broke up one pass. He had a season-high three tackles in two games.

2023 (Freshman): In his first season with the Hawks, Thomas appeared in seven games, where he totaled 22 tackles and one pass breakup. He made his collegiate debut against Fontbonne (9/14/23), where he made two tackles. He had a season-high seven tackles in a victory over Midway (10/7/23).

Personal: Thomas Murray Jr. hails from Charleston, Missouri, and graduated from Charleston High School, where he played for the Bluejays. He is the son of Amelia Rigney and Thomas Murray and has siblings Mistavia, Kariah, Tariah, Terrell, Kevin, and Kesha. A proud Class 3A State Champion, Thomas was part of a team that contributed to the longest streak of district championships in school history. He graduated with honors, reflecting his commitment both on the field and in the classroom. In his free time, Thomas enjoys eating, and his favorite athlete is LeBron James, who plays for his favorite team, the Los Angeles Lakers.