Kyler Murray reacts after he was picked #1 general by the Arizona Cardinals throughout the first spherical of the 2019 NFL Draft in Nashville, Tenn, April 25, 2019. AFP-Yonhap
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray, a third-generation Korean American, will go to Korea for the primary time this month.
A supply near the 27-year-old Nationwide Soccer League (NFL) star stated Murray will arrive in Korea on Sunday and can return to america on March 20.
„This was a last-minute determination. He’ll do some tv appearances whereas in Korea and journey to Jeju Island,“ the supply stated.
Murray can also be scheduled to go to Severance Hospital in Seoul on March 14 to make a donation for youngsters with uncommon ailments, the supply added.
Murray’s maternal grandmother is Korean and his mom, married to an African-American man, is half Korean.
Murray was a two-sport star in faculty, excelling in American soccer and baseball — first with Texas A&M College and later the College of Oklahoma.
He was drafted ninth general by the Oakland Athletics within the 2018 Main League Baseball draft, however after successful the Heisman Trophy in 2018 as the most effective faculty soccer participant, Murray determined to enter the 2019 NFL draft and forgo baseball. The Cardinals made him the primary general decide.
He was named the Offensive Rookie of the Yr in 2019 after making 16 begins for the Cardinals. He’s a two-time Professional Bowl choice, too.
Murray can also be one of many highest-paid gamers within the NFL. In 2022, Murray signed a five-year extension value $230.5 million, with $160 million assured.
Over his six-year profession, the cell quarterback has 19,498 yards with 115 touchdowns, together with 3,020 dashing yards and 31 dashing touchdowns in 82 profession regular-season video games.
Murray performs with the Korean nationwide flag, Taegeukgi, on the again of his helmet and has typically spoken about his delight in his Korean heritage on social media and in interviews.
He has additionally spoken out towards hate crime towards Asians within the U.S. and donated $15,000 to a six-year-old Korean American boy William Cho, who misplaced his mother and father and brother in a Texas mass taking pictures in 2023.
In an interview in November final 12 months, Murray stated he would contemplate taking part in for Korea in flag soccer on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, including, „That will be an superior expertise in the event that they requested me to do it.“ (Yonhap)
