After a terrific rookie season in the NFL, one that might even yield a Rookie of the Year award, Kyler Murray might still have his sights set on a feat few before him have attempted.
Bo Jackson and Deion Sanders have most famously crossed over from professional football into baseball, and Murray could see himself on that list soon enough.
“I think I could,” he told the Arizona Republic. “Athletically, I think, yeah. I could do it. I’ve been playing both my whole life. I would love to add to that resume.”
Anyone that’s seen the 5’10” speedster play will have a hard time doubting his ability as well.
At Oklahoma, Murray ran wild on his way to the Heisman trophy. He threw for 4,361 passing yards on just under 70% completion and ran for 1,001 yards on 7.2 yard per carry, all while holding the title of 9th overall pick in the 2018 MLB draft. He was selected by the Athletics, earning himself a $4.66 million signing bonus.
“I don’t understand why in sports they try to marginalize it,” Murray told the Republic. “They try to make you pick one and I get it, but we’ll see. I think it would be fun. Right now, though, I’m just focused on football.”
In his rookie season with the Cardinals, he threw for 3,722 passing yards, 20 touchdowns and 12 interceptions while running for 544 yards and four touchdowns.