OKLAHOMA UNVEILS KYLER MURRAY STATUE CELEBRATING HEISMAN SEASON

oklahoma unveils kyler murray statue celebrating heisman season

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The statue depicts Murray, the 2018 Heisman winner, throwing the ball in a headband.

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Instead, he was drafted No. 1 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in 2019 and later won Offensive Rookie of the Year. Murray expressed his gratitude towards Oklahoma and said he wouldn't change anything.

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