Why did Kyler Murray get a statue in Oklahoma?

BY: DONNA KAREN ROBINSON

The Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray is currently one of the best quarterbacks in the league.

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Murray just showed off the Cardinals’ new jersey on social media and now this week, his legacy has been cemented at the University of Oklahoma.

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Kyler Murray was drafted by the Cardinals as the first overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.

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The Arizona Cardinals gave Kyler Murray a 5-year extension worth up to $230.5 million, including nearly $160 million in guarantees.

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Before becoming one of the highest-paid players in NFL history, as a reward for doing that, a statue of him has been made to celebrate his legacy.

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No, not every star player gets a statue. That privilege is reserved for the Heisman Trophy winners.

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And as a Heisman Trophy winner in 2018, Murray gets a statue of him at Heisman Park.

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Murray gets a statue of him cemented right next to all 7 Heisman winners from the University of Oklahoma, including the Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield.

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It looks like Kyler Murray made a good choice to enter the NFL Draft in 2019 as he became the No.1 draft pick and eventually became the face of the Cardinals franchise.

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