There are plenty of question marks surrounding Kyler Murray as an NFL quarterback, but the way scouts view him is not nearly as important as the way team executives feel about the former Oklahoma star. For that reason, Murray still has a great shot at being taken in the first round of the NFL Draft.
Jason Cole of FanSided spoke with six NFL executives who believe there’s a good chance Murray will be a first-round pick. However, he will obviously have to commit to playing football before any team invests that much in him.
I talked to 6 NFL execs who think Kyler Murray is a possible first round pick. I’ve talked to one scout who loved Russell Wilson but says Murray is just too small. Will be interesting. One thing is clear: Murray will have to commit to NFL before anyone spends a 1st rounder on him
— Jason Cole (@JasonCole62) February 10, 2019
We’ve already heard that the majority of talent evaluators view Murray as a second- or third-round pick, but the opinion scouts have of players and where they end up getting drafted is not always aligned. That is particularly true with quarterbacks. Murray may have legitimate height concerns, but he’s only three inches shorter than Baker Mayfield. Mayfield came from the exact same college system as Murray and was the No. 1 overall pick in last year’s draft.
Murray has yet to commit to playing football and could still end up joining the Oakland A’s, and there are apparently concerns about him beyond his physical makeup. Still, it would be a surprise if he slipped into the second round with so many teams desperate for a franchise quarterback. That’s almost certainly why NFL executives believe he will go early.
