The Oakland Athletics made Kyler Murray the ninth overall pick in 2018, and he signed a $4.6 million contract hoping to play baseball after one final season in Oklahoma. But after winning the Heisman Trophy and becoming one of the NFL’s top prospects, Murray returned the bonus and opted to play football.
The Cardinals made Murray the first overall pick, but even then critics questioned Murray’s sports pick.
No one is after Murray signed a deal with the Cardinals this week worth $265.692 million over seven seasons, officially ending all baseball talk.
“Have you seen the Oakland A’s payroll compared to his contract?” Cardinals general manager Steve Keim chimed in before Murray could answer the question about his baseball career.
Murray’s annual average for his full contract through 2028 is $37.956 million per season. (The five-year extension averages $46.1 million.) The A’s payroll for this season is $48.5 million for 2022, according to Spotrac.
“I’m where I want to be,” the quarterback said with a smile.
For what it’s worth, the A’s still retain Murray’s baseball rights.
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