It was expected Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins would be the first player taken at the position but there is buzz Kyler Murray may be now.
There is a possibility Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins moved down in the draft do to a measurement and scales. It has been widely reported that Kyler Murray was measured at slightly over 5 ft. 10 inches at the NFL Combine and weighed in at 207 pounds.
Now many are speculating Murray could be the first quarterback taken in the draft and possibly the No. 1 pick overall.
Patrick Murphy of 247Sports reported Haskins measured 6 ft. 3 ⅜ inches and weighed in at 231 pounds. That is an ideal size for a pocket passer but it hasn’t generated near the buzz as Murray’s measurables.
Why is everyone so excited? Many thought the Oklahoma quarterback would be in the 5 ft. 9 inch range and weigh in around 10 pounds lighter.
NFL pundits have been comparing Murray to Michael Vick and Russell Wilson. They see running skills similar to Vick with the passing ability of Wilson. That’s quite a combination.
But Vick was at that magical 6 ft. mark and Wilson was at least over 5 ft. 10. Now that Murray measured just shy of Wilson’s height, and reportedly three pounds heavier, a team can justify picking Murray high in the draft.
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I do find it interesting that general managers often say what they learn about a player at the NFL Combine isn’t a big reason why they chose him high in the draft or not. Supposedly it’s just part of the equation.
Then a guy runs a sub-4.4 in the 40 and he becomes a high draft pick. Now a guy being slightly taller and a few pounds heavier than expected could vault up the draft order and possibly be the No. 1 pick.
From everything I have heard there are questions whether Murray will compete in the drills and that Haskins will throw. I think once scouts and general managers see him sling the ball in person, it might not be so important Murray is 5 ft. 10.
We will soon find out. Both Murray and Haskins are outstanding players and it would be a difficult decision for a GM to choose one over the other. But if it was up to me I would go with the Buckeye QB.