Check out Kyler Murray's first press conference after the Oklahoma quarterback was select No. 1 overall at the NFL Draft by the Arizona Cardinals. USA TODAY Sports
Putting a former player into the first round of the NFL draft is a win for programs and head coaches, who can then tout their past successes in player development to recruits and parents in living rooms across America.
The first round of Thursday's draft had its share of big winners, led by the coronation of Oklahoma as the destination of choice for quarterbacks who hope to A) win a Heisman Trophy, and B) eventually be selected with the top pick.