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Kyler Murray's Contract Would Make Him Repay Athletics If He Opts to Play in NFL

Oklahoma quarterback and outfielder Kyler Murray, who the Oakland Athletics picked ninth overall in the 2018 MLB draft, is deciding between a professional baseball or football career (or both).

The 2018 Heisman Trophy winner would have to pay the A's a hefty sum if he chooses football, per Jon Morosi of MLB Network:

Jon Morosi

Can confirm Kyler Murray’s contract with #Athletics includes a provision whereby he’d forgo/repay a very large portion of his signing bonus if he opts to play in the NFL. @MLB @MLBNetwork

Manny Randhawa of MLB.