New Saints QB Tyler Shough’s dog steals the show on NFL Draft night

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Tyler Shegh became the first selected field marshal on day two of the NFL draft, and his dog was Very Happy for that.

The Louisville field marshal was number 40 in general to the New Orleans Saints, becoming the first QB outside the board after the giants were negotiated to take Jaxson Dart at the end of Round 1.

When selected, Shegh’s dog, named Murphy, got into family fun, shared a hug with the new saint and apparently his partner.

In an interview with ESPN, Reece Davis said Murphy, that Rockin ‘to Saints Bandana was.


Tyler Shegh became general selection number 40 in the Draft.
Tyler Shegh became general selection number 40 in the Draft. ESPN

After Davis pointed out this, Shegh replied: “Yes, we had one for each team, we were prepared,” to which everyone laughed.

Shegh’s selection means that the fall continues by the talented but Polia Mariscal de Campo Shedeur Sanders of Colorado.


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Sanders was once considered as a first round choice, but has slipped to the second round from this writing.


Tyler Shegh's dog tried to steal the program on the night of the Draft.
Tyler Shegh’s dog tried to steal the program on the night of the Draft. ESPN

In Louisville, Shegh completed 62.7 percent of his passes for 3,195 settings last season, registering 23 touchdowns and six interceptions.

Before playing for the cardinals, he changed six years at the University in Oregon and Texas Tech, accumulating 30 appearances and 18 openings.

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