Jalen Hurts

American NFL quarterback who led Philadelphia Eagles to Super Bowl LVII and became NFL MVP runner-up in consecutive seasons (2022, 2023).

Born in Houston, Texas on August 7, 1998, Jalen Alexander Hurts emerged from Channelview High School as one of the nation's top dual-threat quarterback prospects. His father, Averion Hurts, served as a high school football coach, providing early foundation in football fundamentals and leadership principles that would define his career trajectory. Hurts began his collegiate career at Alabama in 2016, immediately winning the starting quarterback position as a true freshman. He led the Crimson Tide to the SEC Championship and College Football Playoff National Championship game, where Alabama fell to Clemson. After losing the starting role to Tua Tagovailoa during the 2018 season, Hurts transferred to Oklahoma for his senior year. At Oklahoma, he threw for over 3,800 yards and rushed for nearly 1,300 yards while leading the Sooners to a Big 12 Championship and College Football Playoff berth. The Philadelphia Eagles selected Hurts in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft. After serving as a backup during his rookie season, he became the full-time starter in 2021. His breakout 2022 campaign established him among the NFL's elite quarterbacks, as he threw 35 total touchdowns while accumulating over 4,400 total yards of offense. He earned First Team All-Pro honors and led Philadelphia to Super Bowl LVII, where the Eagles fell to the Kansas City Chiefs despite his strong performance. Hurts represents the evolution of the modern NFL quarterback, combining elite rushing ability with developing pocket-passing skills. His leadership through adversity, particularly his response to losing the starting position at Alabama, has become a defining narrative in college football. In 2023, Philadelphia rewarded his development with a five-year, $255 million contract extension, then the largest guaranteed deal for a quarterback in NFL history, cementing his status as a franchise cornerstone and symbol of perseverance in professional sports.

Dual-threat quarterback combining strong arm accuracy with elite rushing ability, exceptional red zone scorer, and calm under pressure leader

Transformed from backup to franchise quarterback, revolutionizing the position with dual-threat capabilities and clutch playoff performances

• Super Bowl LVII (runner-up)
• Pro Bowl 4x
• All-Pro 2x
• NFL MVP runner-up 2022, 2023
• NFC Championship 2023
• NCAA National Championship 2017 (Alabama)
• Big 12 Championship 2019 (Oklahoma)
• NFC Championship 2022
• Super Bowl LIX champion (2025)
• Super Bowl LIX MVP