Former Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray was named the 2019 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year on Saturday.
The former No. 1 overall pick out of the 2019 draft is the first Heisman trophy winner to earn the honor since Cam Newton in 2011. He joined Newton as the only rookie quarterbacks with more than 3,500 passing yards and 500 rushing yards in their first season.
Murray threw for 3,722 yards on 64% completion while leading the Cardinals to a 5-10-1 record under first-year head coach Kliff Kingsbury. He threw for 20 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. He led all rookie quarterbacks in passing yards and completions. He finished with the third most completions ever by a rookie with 349. Only Carson Wentz (379) and Sam Bradford (354) had more.
Known for his dual-threat style, Murray also finished the year with 544 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns.
Murray’s offensive line struggled mightily this season, as the former Sooner was was sacked 48 times this season, tied for the most in the NFL with Falcon’s QB Matt Ryan.