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QB Minnesota Vikings #1

Kyler Murray Bio, career timeline and draft history

Age
29
Height / weight
5'10", 207 lb
Experience
8th season
Drafted
2019 R1, #1

2026 Season

PPR PPG
6.0
Pos rank
QB36
Rostered
57%

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Kyler Murray Bio

Kyler Murray is a quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings, where he wears No. 1. Born August 7, 1997, in Bedford, TX, he attended Allen and played college football at Texas A&M and then Oklahoma.

The Arizona Cardinals selected Murray in round 1, pick 1, of the 2019 NFL Draft. Since then, Murray joined the Minnesota Vikings in 2026.

In 89 regular-season games since 2019, he has thrown for 20,646 yards and 122 touchdowns.

Career Timeline

2 stops with 2 teams in 8 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.

Cardinals2019–2025 Arizona Cardinals
20,460yds, 121 TD, 60 INT · 87 games
Best: 381.7 pts (2020)
MIN2026–now Minnesota Vikings
186yds, 1 TD, 2 INT · 2 games
Regular-season passing stats with each team. 2026 through Week 3.

What happened at each stop

Most recent first.

  1. Minnesota Vikings Current team2026–present

    He was the starter, with 2 starts in 2 games.

  2. Arizona Cardinals2019–2025

    Selected in round 1, pick 1, of the 2019 NFL Draft. He was the starter, with 86 starts in 87 games.

  3. College: Texas A&M, Oklahoma

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Transactions

  1. SignedSigned a one-year contract with the Minnesota Vikings.
  2. ReleasedReleased by the Arizona Cardinals.
  3. Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Arizona Cardinals.
  4. ActivatedActivated by the Arizona Cardinals.
  5. Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Arizona Cardinals.
  6. Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Arizona Cardinals.
  7. Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Arizona Cardinals.
  8. ContractAgreed to a five-year, $230.5 million contract extension with the Arizona Cardinals.
  9. ContractFifth-year option exercised by the Arizona Cardinals.
  10. SignedSigned a four-year, $35.2 million rookie contract with the Arizona Cardinals.
  11. DraftedSelected by the Arizona Cardinals in round 1, pick 1.

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About Kyler Murray: Bio FAQ

How old is Kyler Murray?

Kyler Murray is 29 years old. He was born on August 7, 1997. 2026 is his 8th NFL season.

How tall is Kyler Murray?

Kyler Murray is 5 feet 10 inches tall (5'10"), listed at 207 pounds, and plays quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings.

How much does Kyler Murray weigh?

Kyler Murray weighs 207 pounds, his listed weight on the Minnesota Vikings roster. He is listed at 5'10".

What number does Kyler Murray wear?

Kyler Murray wears number 1 for the Minnesota Vikings. He plays quarterback.

What position does Kyler Murray play?

Kyler Murray plays quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings, wearing number 1. 2026 is his 8th season in the NFL.

What team does Kyler Murray play for?

Kyler Murray plays for the Minnesota Vikings as a quarterback. He has been with the Vikings since 2026.

Where did Kyler Murray go to college?

Kyler Murray played college football at Oklahoma, after attending Allen (TX). The Arizona Cardinals drafted him out of Oklahoma in 2019.

When was Kyler Murray drafted?

The Arizona Cardinals selected Kyler Murray in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft with the 1st overall pick, out of Oklahoma.

What round was Kyler Murray drafted in?

Kyler Murray was a first-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, taken 1st overall by the Arizona Cardinals.

What pick was Kyler Murray in the NFL Draft?

Kyler Murray was the 1st overall pick of the 2019 NFL Draft, selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the first round.

Where is Kyler Murray from?

Kyler Murray went to high school in Texas, at Allen, before playing college football at Oklahoma.

When is Kyler Murray's birthday?

Kyler Murray's birthday is August 7. He was born on August 7, 1997 and is 29 years old.

How long has Kyler Murray been in the NFL?

2026 is Kyler Murray's 8th NFL season; he entered the league in 2019 as a first-round pick of the Arizona Cardinals. View his career statistics.

What teams has Kyler Murray played for?

Kyler Murray has played for the Arizona Cardinals and Minnesota Vikings. View his career statistics.

What year did Kyler Murray enter the NFL?

Kyler Murray entered the NFL in 2019, when the Arizona Cardinals drafted him in the first round. 2026 is his 8th season.