After Kyler Murray’s Heisman Trophy win this weekend, staff at Allen High School reflect back on his legendary high school career.
"He's a once in a lifetime guy, no doubt. Once in a lifetime," said Cory Cain, defensive coordinator at Allen High School.
Cain said he first started working with Murray after he came to the school as a sophomore joining the team as a backup quarterback.
"When he got here he was a guy that didn’t say a lot, but when he played you knew he was special," he said.
Murray quickly became an Allen standout and was part of three state championship-winning teams while at the school.
"When he started, we never lost," said Cain.
On Saturday, students and staff watched as Murray won the Heisman trophy.
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"It was emotional. You can't help but feel so proud of that guy and what he's done," said Cain.
"I wasn't even surprised. I knew he was going to win," said Maurice Perkins, who is currently playing on the school’s football team.
Around the school, Murray has become a legendary athlete to many.
"It’s huge for the school. The sense of pride is overwhelming," said Cain.
