Kyler Murray

Auburn

Sep 27 (Sat)

Afternoon

Height:
5-11
Weight:
188
Position:
Quarterback
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Allen, Texas
High School:
Allen

Ranks as one of the most accomplished Texas high school players ever after leading Allen High School to three straight state titles and never losing a game as a starting quarterback (43-0) ... rolled up 14,500 total yards as a rusher and a passer and scored 186 combined touchdowns in his three seasons at the helm of the Allen HS offense ... named Mr. Texas Football Player of the Year in 2014 by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football magazine ... named National Player of the Year by Parade, Gatorade, MaxPreps and the USA Today ... His father, Kevin, lettered at Texas A&M from 1983-86 and finished his career holding virtually every season and career passing record. The elder Murray was inducted into the A&M Athletic Hall of Fame in 1999 and the Cotton Bowl Hall of Fame in 2012.

• Coached by Tom Westerberg at Allen High School.
• Chose Texas A&M over Oklahoma, Oregon and Texas.

Stats

•   2012: As a sophomore, Murray rushed for 1,370 yards and 25 touchdowns, while passing for 2,004 yards and 17 touchdowns.
•   2013: As a junior, Murray completed 207-of-325 passes (63.7 percent) for 3,669 yards and 46 touchdowns, while adding another 1,274 yards and 19 scores on the ground.
•   2014: As a senior, Murray completed 278-of-433 passes (64.2 percent) for 4,713 yards and 54 touchdowns against just eight interceptions ... averaged nearly 10 yards per carry on his way to 1,485 yards and 25 touchdowns.

Honors

•   2012: 10-5A Offensive MVP ... 10-5A First Team All-District ... All-Area Newcomer of the Year (DMN) ... 5A All-Region II MVP ... 5A First Team All-State (TXSWA)
•   2013: Texas Gatorade Player of the Year ... 5A Second Team All-State (AP), MaxPreps All-American Offensive MVP ... 5A Region II First Team Elite Team (TXHSFB) ... Dallas-Area Offensive Player of the Year (DMN) ... First Team Junior All-American (Student Spots) ... Dave Campbell’s 5A Player of the Year ... First Team All-Texas High School Team (DCTF)
•   2014: Parade National Player of the Year ... National Gatorade Player of the Year ... Texas Gatorade Player of the Year ... MaxPreps National Player of the Year ... 6A Offensive Player of the Year (AP) ... Tom Landry North Texas Player of the Year ... Under Armour All-American ... First Team All-USA Offensive Player of the Year (USA Today) ... First Team All-USA Texas Offensive Player of the Year (USA Today) ... Dallas Area Offensive Player of the Year (Dallas Morning News) ... PrepStar Top 150 Dream Teamer.

Star Rating

• ESPN: 5-Star (No. 13 overall, No. 1 dual threat QB on ESPN 300) ... Rivals: 4-Star (No. 71 on Rivals 100) ... PrepStar: 5-Star (No. 25 on Top 150 Dream Team) ... Scout: 5-Star (No. 37 on Scout 300)