Former backup of Kyler Murray believes in his talent heading into 2026

The Vikings quarterback battle did not even make it to the first preseason game. After weeks of build-up, OTAs, and training camp practices, the team named their starter pretty quickly. The Minnesota Vikings named Kyler Murray as their starting quarterback for the start of the regular season back on August 11.

Since that time, he has appeared in one preseason game, and the talk about what is possible has ramped up. Recently, a new voice offered their two cents on what is possible for Kyler Murray on the Vikings in the form of an old teammate of the former Heisman Trophy winner.

Former Cardinals teammate Chris Streveler spoke to The Action Network and was asked about several topics related to his former teammate. One of those was his growth and just how talented he has become.

He shared, ““I first met him in 2020, when it was his second season in the league. And now, seeing it from afar with the way he’s able to articulate and carry himself, I continue to see growth and maturity. . .He’s got the ability, and he’s done it before, right? He’s shown that he can do it. In terms of guys being able to throw the ball and run the ball like him, it’s Kyler and Lamar (Jackson), maybe. It’s a little bit of a different skillset, like Kyler’s acceleration is crazy. I’ve never seen someone go from zero to 60 as fast as he does. It’s special. He’s obviously got it in him. He can do it.”

Throwing him in the same class as Lamar Jackson is quite the compliment to give anyone. He has a chance to maximize things the same way Jackson did once the Ravens were able to build around him. This is the most talent Murray has ever been around, so the results could be substantial for everyone involved.

This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: Former backup of Kyler Murray believes in his talent heading into 2026