Just three years ago, Kyler Murray had a major decision to make. Should he pursue a career as an NFL quarterback or should he stick with the Oakland Athletics — who drafted him ninth overall in 2018 — and work his way to becoming a Major League Baseball player?
At the time, there was actual debate about the subject. NFL careers are generally shorter and take a physical toll on mobile quarterbacks. Contracts aren’t fully guaranteed like baseball contracts, but successful NFL quarterbacks are global superstars — while Bryce Harper (at No. 99) is the only MLB player in the World 100.
Football — albeit riskier — was the quicker route to fame and fortune. And for Murray, that decision paid off in just three years after being selected No. 1 by Arizona.
