Kyler Murray

American football quarterback, NFL MVP

Kyler Murray - American football quarterback, NFL MVP
Born

August 7th, 1997
27 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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An American football quarterback playing for the Arizona Cardinals in the NFL. Won the 2018 Heisman Trophy while playing for the University of Oklahoma. Drafted first overall by the Cardinals in the 2019 NFL Draft. Demonstrated exceptional dual-threat abilities as both a passer and a runner, contributing to the Cardinals' successes in various seasons.

Winning the 2018 Heisman Trophy

Being drafted first overall in the 2019 NFL Draft

Leading the Arizona Cardinals in multiple seasons

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