Comparing Kyler Murray's measurements to other NFL QBs
Kyler Murray's combine measurements generated buzz on Thursday, as the former Oklahoma quarterback passed the eye test and alleviated some concerns. He was measured at Lucas Oil Stadium and stands 5-foot-10 while weighing 207 lbs.
Murray will still be the shortest starting quarterback in the NFL, however, but he wouldn't be the first successful passer to come up "short" on the scale.
Here's how the 2018 Heisman Trophy winner's measurements compare to a few notable past and present signal-callers:
| QB | Height | Weight | Round selected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | 5-10 1/8 | 207 | ? |
| Doug Flutie | 5-10 | 181 | 11 |
| Russell Wilson | 5-10 5/8 | 204 | 3 |
| Johnny Manziel | 5-11 3/4 | 207 | 1 |
| Drew Brees | 6-0 | 213 | 2 |
| Michael Vick | 6-0 | 216 | 1 |
| Case Keenum | 6-0 5/8 | 208 | Undrafted |
| Baker Mayfield | 6-0 5/8 | 215 | 1 |
Over the last 10 NFL drafts, 103 quarterbacks have been selected, including 30 in the first round. In that group, Johnny Manziel was the only first-round pivot to measure under 6-feet tall.
Murray can be compared to Doug Flutie and Russell Wilson.
Early in his career, Flutie often heard that he was too small. His success in the NFL and CFL, however, showed that he probably should have received a starting opportunity sooner. Meanwhile, Wilson has emerged as a top-tier QB after leading his team to a Super Bowl XLVIII win.
Murray's hands also measured larger than expected at 9.5 inches - bigger than recent first-round picks Mitchell Trubisky and Baker Mayfield.
Several current starting NFL quarterbacks matched Murray's hand measurements at the combine, including Matt Ryan, Andy Dalton, and Lamar Jackson.
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