Meet the newest member of the New Orleans Saints, running back Latavius Murray.
Minnesota Vikings' Latavius Murray runs against the Philadelphia Eagles during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018 in Philadelphia. (Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini)
Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray (25) runs from Arizona Cardinals free safety Antoine Bethea, right, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray (25) looks on prior to an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, in Seattle. The Seahawks defeated the Vikings, 21-7. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray (25) carries the ball in an NFL game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray (25) runs from Chicago Bears defensive back Deon Bush, left, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray (25) breaks a tackle by Miami Dolphins cornerback Bobby McCain, left, during an 18-yard touchdown run in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
New England Patriots outside linebacker Elandon Roberts (52) and Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray (25) during an NFL regular season football game on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018 in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots won the game, 24-10. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray (25) runs upfield during an NFL Week 14 game against the Seattle Seahawks on Monday, Dec.10, 2018, in Seattle. The Seahawks defeated the Vikings 21-7. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray (25) rushes against the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)
Minnesota Vikings' Latavius Murray runs against the New England Patriots during an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018 in Foxborough, Mass. (Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini)
Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray (25) runs up field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 24-17. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray (25) runs for yardage in action against the New York Jets Sunday October 21, 2018 in East Rutherford, N.J. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray (25) runs with the ball during an NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, Philadelphia. The Vikings defeated the Eagles 23-21. (Al Tielemans via AP)
Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray against the New Orleans Saints during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray (25) runs away from New York Jets' Jamal Adams (33) and Tarell Basham (93) for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Howard Simmons)
Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray (25) celebrates after rushing for a 38-yard touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Howard Simmons)
Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray (25) catches the ball during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018 in Los Angeles. (Lucas Stevenson via AP)
Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray (25) fights off a tackle by New York Jets' Avery Williamson (54) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Howard Simmons)
FILE - In this Oct. 14, 2018, file photo, Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray (25) runs up field during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, in Minneapolis. Murray maintains a well-rounded lifestyle off the field, from international traveler to T-shirt entrepreneur who's not pigeonholed as just a football player. He's been plenty busy between the lines, too, as the lead running back for the Vikings. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray scores a two point conversion past Los Angeles Rams cornerback Marcus Peters during the second half in an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
- Running back Latavius Murray graduated from the University of Central Florida before entering the 2013 NFL draft. Murray was selected 181st overall by the Oakland Raiders and spent three seasons with the Raiders before signing with the Minnesota Vikings in 2017.
- In three seasons with the Raiders, Murray played 45 games where he had 2,278 rushing yards on 543 carries and 20 touchdowns. To accompany his run game, Murray had 639 yards receiving on 91 receptions. He was selected to the Pro Bowl in 2015.
- In two seasons in Minnesota, Murray played in 32 games and had 1,420 rushing yards on 356 carries and 14 touchdowns. He also had 244 yards receiving on 37 catches.
- In 2017, Murray ranked No. 8 in rushing touchdowns with six.
- Last season Murray had zero fumbles on 140 rushing attempts.
