With the 2020 NFL Draft coming up, former Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray has lobbied for Cardinals GM Steve Kiem to draft a host of offensive weapons, which could include former Sooner teammate CeeDee Lamb.
Murray earned Offensive Rookie of the Year in the 2019 season, throwing for 3,722 yards and 20 touchdowns on 64.4% completion. He also amassed 544 rushing yards and four touchdowns on the ground.
Despite an impressive season from their rookie QB, the Cardinals finished 21st in the league in yards per game, prompting Murray to ask for more offensive weapons.
The Cardinals currently have the No. 8 overall pick in the draft, and Murray has apparently been asking Kiem to reunite him with Lamb.
“Kyler has lobbied for CeeDee Lamb, he’s lobbied for four or five OL, a RB and a tight end.” Kiem said. “He hasn’t once said anything to me about defensive players so I’m not sure he’s a guy I’m going to hang my hat on when it comes to draft day.’’
Steve Keim on Kyler Murray draft input: “Kyler has lobbied for CeeDee Lamb, he’s lobbied for four or five OL, a RB and a tight end. He hasn’t once said anything to me about defensive players so I’m not sure he’s a guy I’m going to hang my hat on when it comes to draft day.’’
— Ed Werder (@WerderEdESPN) April 15, 2020
Despite trading for star receiver DeAndre Hopkins in the offseason, the Cardinals could still nab Lamb with their eighth pick to add even more depth to what was a shaky receiver corps last season.
The draft will take place on April 24 at 7 p.m. It has moved to a completely online format due to the coronavirus.
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