There was no doubt who the Arizona Cardinals would take with the first overall pick in 2019; it was going to be Kyler Murray, the dynamic dual-threat Quarterback from Oklahoma who won the 2018 Heisman Trophy.  As of this writing, the book on Murray has received mixed reviews, but it has yet to be finalized.

Murray started as expected, rushing for 544 Yards and throwing for 3,722 Yards with a 20-12 TD-INT ratio.  He easily won the AP Offensive Player of the Year Award, and looked to be on pace to emerge as a top-five NFL pivot.  The following two seasons showcased Murray’s elevation, earning Pro Bowls in 2020 & 2021 with increased yardage and pass efficiency.  He led the Cards to their first playoff berth in six years, but Murray struggled in a one-and-done performance, setting the stage for the next two seasons, during which Kyler and Arizona struggled.

Murray struggled in 2022 and suffered a torn ACL injury late in the year.  He returned halfway through the 2023 season but was still finding his legs.  Last season, Murray was healthy and approached his Pro Bowl level output (3,851 PY, 21-11 TD-INT), and finds himself in 2025 in what could be a crossroads season. 

2023 Pre-Season Rank #82, 2022 Pre-Season Rank #82, 2021 Pre-Season Rank #115.  Peak Period: 2019-23

The first three seasons of Kyler Murray’s career were pure excitement.  He won the AP Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2019 and was a Pro Bowl Selection in the next two.  A dual-threat Quarterback, Murray was must-watch television, but the last two seasons have seen multiple injuries and a perceived bad attitude. 

This is a crossroads season for Murray, who has the skills to be a top-five QB.