Kyler Murray Net Worth

Kyler Murray is an American professional football quarterback with an estimated net worth of $40 million. Known for his incredible athleticism and dual-sport talent, Murray is the starting quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals and has won multiple awards, including NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2019.

Kyler Murray Net Worth	$40 Million
Date of Birth	August 7, 1997
Place of Birth	Bedford

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Early Life

Kyler Cole Murray was born on August 7, 1997, in Bedford. He is the son of Misun Henderson and former Texas A&M quarterback Kevin Murray. Murray comes from a family of athletes: his uncle Calvin Murray played Major League Baseball, and his cousin Devin Duvernay plays in the NFL.

Murray attended Allen High School, where he led the football team to three state championships and a 43-game winning streak. He was named Gatorade Football Player of the Year and Mr. Texas Football twice, becoming the first player in history to earn the award more than once. Murray also excelled in baseball, playing second base and shortstop, and became the first athlete selected for both the Under Armour All-America Football Game and Baseball Game.

College Career

Murray began his college career at Texas A&M University before transferring to the University of Oklahoma. At Oklahoma, he became the starting quarterback in 2018 and won the Heisman Trophy, Davey O’Brien Award, and Associated Press College Football Player of the Year, while also playing baseball for the Sooners.

Professional Career

Kyler Murray was the first overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft by the Arizona Cardinals, after also being drafted in baseball by the Oakland Athletics. He chose football, signing a four-year rookie contract worth $35 million, including a $23 million signing bonus.

In 2019, Murray set multiple Cardinals rookie records, was named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, and was a Pro Bowl alternate. He continued to shine in 2020 and 2021, earning NFC Offensive Player of the Week multiple times and Pro Bowl selections. In July 2022, Murray signed a five-year contract extension with the Cardinals worth $230.5 million, including $160 million guaranteed, making him one of the highest-paid NFL players.

Personal Life

Off the field, Murray enjoys playing chess and often credits the game for sharpening his strategic thinking in football. He tested positive for COVID-19 in August 2022 but quickly recovered and returned to play for the Cardinals.