7 prospects who will blow up the NFL Combine

By Jon Dove | Feb 28, 2019

ORLANDO, FL - JANUARY 01: Kentucky Wildcats linebacker Josh Allen (41) lines up for a play during the Citrus Bowl game between the Kentucky Wildcats and the Penn State Nittany Lions on January 1, 2019 at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fl. (Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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MIAMI, FL – DECEMBER 29: Kyler Murray #1 of the Oklahoma Sooners looks to pass against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

Kyler Murray, QB, Oklahoma

Height: 5 feet 10 inches

Weight: 195lbs

This year’s NFL Combine will be the Kyler Murray show with the dual-sport athlete showcasing his varied skill set. Things will kick off with the measurement portion of the Combine where many are curious to see his official height.

It was once thought that shorter quarterbacks would rarely be able to succeed in the NFL. However, the likes of Drew Brees and Russell Wilson have shown that the height of a quarterback isn’t the most important thing.

Hand size is something else that will draw some attention during measurements. Smaller handed quarterbacks can struggle with ball security, especially in colder climates.

Once Murray is past the poking and prodding he will get a chance to show off his rare athleticism. It’s expected that he’ll post a blazing 40-time and strong numbers in the rest of the workouts. He has yet to commit to throwing at the Combine.

It would probably be a good idea for him to sit out this drill because it’s not built to help quarterback prospects. They are throwing to unfamiliar targets, which will impact timing and accuracy. Murray would be better off waiting for his Pro Day to show off his arm.

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