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Kyler Murray, Oklahoma Quarterback - Sports Stars of Tomorrow NFL Draft Preview

April 19, 2019
Heisman winner Kyler Murray chose football over baseball and projects as the first overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.

Kyler Murray won three Texas state championships at Allen High School, earning Gatorade National Player of the Year honors. Despite standing 5-foot-10, his exceptional arm talent and playmaking ability as a dual-threat quarterback silenced doubters throughout his career.

Murray chose football over a first-round MLB selection by the Oakland Athletics. His Heisman Trophy-winning season at Oklahoma, following the path of Baker Mayfield, positioned him as the consensus first overall pick in the 2019 draft. The Arizona Cardinals were poised to build their franchise around his unique skill set.