All eyes have been on Kyler Murray, the Oklahoma quarterback, during the offseason. Murray, who signed with the Oakland Athletics, is now set to enter the NFL draft, despite having a $4.66 million signing bonus from baseball.
Team owners are closely watching Murray’s decision, which may also be influenced by Heisman winner Jerrion Ealy’s choices. Ealy was projected to be a high draft pick in MLB and a top football prospect, adding to the intrigue as college football signing day approaches.
Ealy faces a crossroads as he navigates meetings with college football recruiters and MLB representatives. He must soon decide whether to pursue a football scholarship or a professional baseball career, weighing his options carefully.
While some compare Ealy to Kyler, Ealy acknowledges that Kyler’s accomplishments in college football, including a Heisman win and a first-round draft selection, give him a different level of experience and leverage. Ealy’s best path forward may be to aim for a role as a first-round draft pick in football.
