Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray has officially committed to football and is now undergoing the process of the 2019 NFL Draft. Among the most notable comparisons that have been made for him is his resemblance to Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson.
There is no question that the two boast a number of similarities. However, Fox Sports analyst Colin Cowherd feels they have been blown out of proportion, via The Herd
Stop comparing Kyler Murray to Russell Wilson@ColinCowherd explains pic.twitter.com/fNG1NslHdb
— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) February 28, 2019
Cowherd's comments may seem like he is nitpicking between both of the players. After all, Murray's measurements were nearly identical to that of Wilson's at the NFL Combine. Regardless, there is a certain sense of truth to his comments.
Wilson faced plenty of questions that came with being an undersized quarterback in the draft. The biggest one being whether or not he was durable enough to handle the grind of being a franchise quarterback. He quickly erased any doubt within his first year in the NFL and continues to be one of the few exceptions to the rule thanks to his overall build and skill set.
However, Murray possesses a much slighter frame than Wilson does. Furthermore, the reigning Heisman winner has shown a bigger tendency to run than pass. This leaves him exposed to hits much more often than pocket quarterbacks do.
Murray will need to show that he is capable of making plays from within the pocket. Only then will it nullify any doubts about his ability to stay healthy enough to be considered a bonafide franchise quarterback moving forward.
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