![]() He rebounded from his previous game the next week against Western Carolina, throwing for 191 yards, 3 touchdowns and 2 interceptions, while rushing for 50 yards in the 41–17 blowout win. In his second start the next game against Auburn, Murray threw for 105 yards while throwing three interceptions, and rushing for 37 yards in the 26–10 loss. In his first start, Murray threw for 223 yards and rushed for 156 yards with a passing touchdown and a rushing touchdown, making him and Cam Newton the only Southeastern Conference quarterbacks in the past 20 years to gain over 100 yards passing and rushing, including a passing touchdown and a rushing touchdown in their first career start. After the team lost two straight games in October, the competition was opened again prior to the South Carolina game, and Murray won the starting quarterback position. Allen won the job, with Murray appearing in games as a backup (primarily on plays involving the wildcat formation). Murray after his first win at Texas A&M, 2015Īs a true freshman in 2015, Murray competed with Kyle Allen before the season for the starting quarterback position. ![]() He was the first player to ever be selected for both the Under Armour All-America Baseball Game and Under Armour All-America Football Game. In high school, Murray was a shortstop and a second baseman. Murray also played baseball and was considered one of the top prospects for the 2015 Major League Baseball draft. He officially signed with them on February 4, 2015. In May 2014, he committed to Texas A&M University to play college football and college baseball. Murray was ranked by ESPN,, and 247Sports as a five-star recruit and the best dual-threat quarterback in his class. He missed one start during this streak and finished his career with a perfect 42–0 record as a starting quarterback. His team won three straight state championships and 43 games in a row. As a senior in 2014, he was the Gatorade Football Player of the Year and became the first player to be named Mr. He attended Allen High School in Allen, Texas. Murray was born in Bedford, Texas to Kevin Murray and Misun Henderson. ![]() He received consecutive Pro Bowl selections during his next two seasons, along with leading the Cardinals to the playoffs in 2021, their first appearance since 2015. In his first season, Murray was named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year after setting several Cardinals franchise rookie quarterback records. He was also selected ninth overall by the Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball (MLB) in the 2018 draft, making him the first player to be drafted in the first round of both sports. Murray was selected first overall by the Cardinals in the 2019 NFL Draft. Following a stint at Texas A&M, Murray played college football at Oklahoma, where he won the Heisman Trophy as a junior. Kyler Cole Murray (born August 7, 1997) is an American football quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL).
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