Arizona Cardinals: Kyler Murray appears to have bulked up

Newly drafted Arizona Cardinals’ quarterback Kyler Murray continues to add weight to an undersized frame.

One of the most-known knocks of Kyler Murray heading into the 2019 NFL Draft was his height and weight. Standing at 5-foot-10 with a projected playing weight of 195-pounds in college, Murray was able to evade pressure and keep his jersey clean. But that playing weight would be less than ideal as the quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals going after NFL defenders.

Many see similarities in Murray to Seattle Seahawks’ quarterback Russell Wilson. And for good reason, both are under 6-foot and are pass-first shot-callers with the legs to run laps around defenses. However, Wilson’s combine weight was 204-pounds, and his current playing weight is 215-pounds.

The differences in build between the two are known to be stark. But it may not be that way for long, as Murray continues to add mass to his 5-foot-10 frame.

At the combine, Murray weighed in at 207-pounds. But, most thought this was a bloated weight attempting to dispell the sizeists of the NFL world. It was a solid measurement, but most expected that to be his limit.

Apparently, 207-pounds isn’t. Instagram post and Instagram story have shown that Murray’s a workout warrior, and it’s shown as he’s added four pounds of what appears to be muscle to his frame.

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Per ESPN’s John Gambadoro, Murray’s weight at the start of mini-camp is now at 211-pounds, which is seven more than Wilson’s before entering the league. Whether or not this will be his true playing weight may not be known, but it’s a good sign to see him shape an NFL caliber body.

The Cardinals will rely upon Murray’s health for the foreseeable future. Many were concerned that he may not be able to do that, but in true K1 fashion, Murray seems to have proved those critics and doubters wrong, at least pertaining to his weight.