Biography
THIS YEAR: Freshman cornerback Jordan Murray begins his first season at Azusa Pacific after a standout prep career at Canyon Springs High School in Moreno Valley, Calif. … Brings athleticism and maturity that is allowing him to compete for a starting berth at nickel … Will also compete in track & field at Azusa Pacific.
HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Canyon Springs High School in Moreno Valley, Calif., in 2026 … Played 4 seasons of varsity football for Head Coach Kyle McFadden … Competed at cornerback, running back and kick returner for the Cougars … Also competed in track & field for Head Coach Pete Garza in the 100m, 200m and 4x100 relay … Finished his varsity football career with 780 rushing yards, 114 receiving yards, 1,490 all-purpose yards and 14 total touchdowns … Also totaled 8 interceptions, 21 pass deflections and 1 caused fumble over his final 3 varsity seasons … As a senior, earned Canyon Springs’ Male Athlete of the Year, All-Inland Valley League second-team, Scholar-Athlete, Captains Council, Track MVP, Ironman Award for football and 3-time Player of the Game honors … Helped Canyon Springs go 8-2 … Rushed for 396 yards, totaled 170 return yards and finished with 620 all-purpose yards and 6 TDs… Added 21 tackles, 5 interceptions and 10 pass deflections … Competed in the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl in Dallas … In track & field won Inland Valley League titles in the 100- and 200-meters, and advanced to the CIF finals … Posted personal bests of 10.92 in the 100 and 22.60 in the 200 … Recorded 10 individual first-place finishes and 16 total first-place finishes during his senior track season … As a junior, earned All-Inland Valley League first-team Defense, first-team All-Moreno Valley Defense, Scholar-Athlete, Captains Council, Track MVP and 3-time Player of the Game honors … Helped Canyon Springs go 9-3, finish second in league and advance to the second round of the CIF playoffs … Rushed for 384 yards, added 100 receiving yards and totaled 282 return yards, 766 all-purpose yards and 8 touchdowns … Recorded 48 tackles, 2 interceptions, 11 pass deflections and 1 caused fumble … Won Inland Valley League titles in the 100- and 200-meters, qualifying for the CIF meet … Posted times of 11.11 in the 100 and 22.60 in the 200 while recording 10 individual and 13 total first-place finishes … As a sophomore, earned All-Inland Valley League first-team in football, Scholar-Athlete and Captains Council honors … Recorded 1 interception and 104 return yards.
PERSONAL: Born Sept. 15, 2008, in Los Angeles … Parents are Joseph and Latasha Murray … Has 1 brother (Jonathan) and 2 sisters (Jasmine, Alazesha) … Majoring in Digital Marketing and Design … Wants to be an architect … Enjoys sports, traveling, music, movies, gaming, DC Comics, Batman, Pokémon, Lego, cars and making memories with friends and family.
