Kyler Murray, an American quarterback, is a rising football star best known for winning the coveted Heisman Trophy with Oklahoma in 2018.
Kyler Murray made his NFL debut as the Arizona Cardinals’ first-round choice in the 2019 NFL Draft. In his rookie season, he was named the 2019 AP Offensive Rookie of the Year.
Kyler Murray- Relationship Status
Kyler Murray is rumored to be single.
His age, height, and weight
Kyler Murray was born on August 7, 1997, in Bedford, Texas, United States. The quarterback of the Arizona Cardinals stands 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs 93 kg (207 lbs).
Ethnicity/Family/Parents
Kyler Murray was born to Kevin Murray, an African-American father, and Misun (Missy) Murray, a Korean-American mother. He grew up with his brother Kevin Murray and sister Precious Murray.
Kevin, his father, was a football player who played as a quarterback for Texas A&M from 1983 to 1986. However, at the age of twenty-two, the elder Murray had a career-ending ankle injury, thereby ending his career.
Kyler’s father went into corporate and worked in HR for sixteen years after his career was cut short due to an injury. But, after sixteen years, he returned to sports and began coaching.
He worked with football quarterbacks such as Kyler Murray. His guidance and efforts were important in Kyler becoming identified at such a young age.
Kyler Murray’s Career
Kyler followed in his father’s footsteps and began his football career at a young age.
Kyle led Allen High School to three consecutive state championships throughout his high school years. As a starting quarterback in high school, he set a record of 42-0.
In 2014, he was voted USA Today Offensive Player of the Year, and he was named Mr. Texas Football twice.
Kyle began his college career at Texas A&M University after high school but switched to the University of Oklahoma in 2016. He won the renowned Heisman Trophy while playing for Oklahoma. (citygoldmedia.com)
His success in high school and collegiate football led to his selection as Arizona’s first overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.