Jalen Hurts is an American football quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles. He played college football for Alabama, leading them to two National Championship appearances in 2016 and 2017. Despite starting and leading the team to the 2017 championship game, he was benched for Tua Tagovailoa. He spent 2018 as Alabama's backup quarterback. Hurts then transferred to Oklahoma for his final college season in 2019, where he led the Sooners to a College Football Playoff appearance.
1984: Previous Freshman Quarterback
In 1984, Vince Sutton was the last true freshman to start at quarterback for Alabama before Jalen Hurts in 2016.
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August 7, 1998: Birth of Jalen Hurts
Jalen Alexander Hurts was born on August 7, 1998, in Houston, Texas.
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2011: Cam Newton's Rushing Touchdown Record
In 2011, Cam Newton set the previous record for rushing touchdowns by a quarterback in a single season, which Jalen Hurts broke in 2023.
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2014: Previous Record Holder
In 2014 Blake Sims held the record for total touchdowns at Alabama before Jalen Hurts in 2016.
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June 5, 2015: Commitment to Alabama
Jalen Hurts committed to the University of Alabama on June 5, 2015.
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2015: Previous Record Holder at Oklahoma
In 2015, Baker Mayfield held the single game yardage record at Oklahoma before Hurts broke it in 2019.
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November 30, 2016: Manning Award Finalist
On November 30, 2016, Hurts was named one of the ten finalists for the Manning Award.
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December 3, 2016: SEC Championship and Awards
On December 3, 2016, Hurts led Alabama to the SEC Championship and was named SEC Offensive Player of the Year and SEC Freshman of the Year.
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December 6, 2016: Sports Illustrated Cover
On December 6, 2016, Jalen Hurts was featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated College Football Playoff magazine.
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2016: Record-Breaking Freshman Season
Hurts had a record-breaking freshman season at Alabama in 2016, setting new records for rushing yards by a quarterback and total touchdowns.
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2016: High School Career and Recruitment
In 2016, Hurts completed his high school career at Channelview High School, where his father was the coach, and he was a highly rated four-star recruit.
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2016: Starting Quarterback at Alabama
In 2016, Jalen Hurts became the starting quarterback for Alabama, marking a significant milestone in his freshman year.
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2016: College Football at Alabama
Jalen Hurts began his college football career at Alabama in 2016, becoming the first true freshman to start at quarterback in 32 years. He led the team to the College Football Playoff National Championship game.
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January 9, 2017: National Championship Loss
On January 9, 2017, Alabama lost the College Football Playoff National Championship to Clemson.
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2017: Regular Season and Sugar Bowl Victory
In 2017, Hurts led Alabama to an 11-1 regular season record and a victory in the Sugar Bowl semifinal against Clemson.
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2017: Championship Appearance and Backup Role
In 2017, Hurts led Alabama to another College Football Playoff National Championship appearance but was benched for Tua Tagovailoa during the game.
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2017: Season Statistics
In 2017, Jalen Hurts finished the season with impressive passing and rushing statistics, including 2,081 passing yards and 855 rushing yards.
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2017: NFC Offensive Player of the Month
In 2017, Jalen Hurts won NFC Offensive Player of the Month for September, the first Eagles player to achieve this since 2017, leading the team to an 8-0 record after beating the Houston Texans.
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December 2018: Graduation from Alabama
Jalen Hurts graduated from the University of Alabama with a B.A. in communication and information sciences in December 2018.
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2018: Backup Role and Playing Time
In 2018, Hurts served as the backup quarterback at Alabama and earned significant playing time throughout the season.
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2018: National Championship Game and Benching
In the 2018 National Championship game, Hurts was benched at halftime in favor of Tua Tagovailoa, who led Alabama to victory.
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2018: SEC Championship Comeback
In the 2018 SEC Championship game, Hurts replaced an injured Tagovailoa and led Alabama to a comeback victory against Georgia.
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2018: Sugar Bowl Win
In the 2018 Sugar Bowl, Hurts was the offensive MVP in the win against Clemson.
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January 16, 2019: Transfer to Oklahoma
On January 16, 2019, Jalen Hurts announced his transfer to the University of Oklahoma.
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September 1, 2019: Record-Breaking Debut at Oklahoma
On September 1, 2019, Jalen Hurts made his debut for Oklahoma, setting a new single-game yardage record.
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2019: Oklahoma Sooners Season
In 2019, Jalen Hurts led the Oklahoma Sooners to the Big 12 Championship and a College Football Playoff berth. Despite a loss to LSU in the Peach Bowl, he had a strong season, passing for 3,851 yards and 32 touchdowns, rushing for 1,298 yards and 20 touchdowns, and finishing second in the Heisman Trophy voting.
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2019: Transfer to Oklahoma
Jalen Hurts transferred to Oklahoma for his final season of college eligibility in 2019, leading the Sooners to a College Football Playoff appearance.
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December 6, 2020: First NFL Touchdown Pass
On December 6, 2020, Jalen Hurts replaced Carson Wentz and threw his first career touchdown pass to Greg Ward against the Green Bay Packers.
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December 8, 2020: First NFL Start
On December 8, 2020, Jalen Hurts made his first NFL start against the New Orleans Saints, leading the Eagles to a victory with 167 passing yards, one touchdown, and 106 rushing yards.
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December 20, 2020: Strong Performance vs. Cardinals
On December 20, 2020, Jalen Hurts had a strong performance against the Arizona Cardinals, throwing for 338 yards and three touchdowns, and rushing for 63 yards and a touchdown, despite a loss.
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2020: NFL Draft and Starting Role
Hurts was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft and became their starter near the end of his rookie season.
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2020: NFL Draft and Early Career
Jalen Hurts was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Initially the third-string quarterback, he became the backup and was utilized for specific plays.
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August 31, 2021: Named Starting Quarterback
On August 31, 2021, Jalen Hurts was officially named the starting quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles under new head coach Nick Sirianni.
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December 23, 2021: Pro Bowl Alternate and Season Stats
On December 23, 2021, Jalen Hurts was named a Pro Bowl alternate. He finished the 2021 season with 3,144 passing yards, 16 passing touchdowns, 784 rushing yards, and 10 rushing touchdowns, leading all quarterbacks in rushing yards and touchdowns.
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2021: Advocacy for Women in Sports
In 2021, Jalen Hurts demonstrated his commitment to supporting women in sports by participating in the NFL's "My Cause, My Cleats" initiative. He also highlighted his all-female management team, emphasizing his dedication to female empowerment.
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June 20, 2022: Trademark Application for "HURTS SO GOOD"
On June 20, 2022, Jalen Hurts filed a trademark application for the phrase "HURTS SO GOOD" for a clothing line.
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2022: Breakout Season and Super Bowl Appearance
In 2022, Jalen Hurts had a breakout season, leading the Eagles to Super Bowl LVII and earning Pro Bowl and second-team All-Pro honors.
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2022: Successful Season and Accolades
In 2022, Jalen Hurts had a stellar season, tying a franchise record with 35 total touchdowns, achieving 3,701 passing yards, and a 101.5 quarterback rating. He was named to his first Pro Bowl, Second Team All-Pro, and was an MVP finalist.
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2022: Ranked on NFL Top 100
In 2022, Jalen Hurts was ranked third on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2023.
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2022: Musical Contribution
Jalen Hurts showcased his musical talent in 2022 by lending his vocals to the Christmas album "A Philly Special Christmas."
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January 21, 2023: Playoff Victory and Super Bowl LVII Appearance
On January 21, 2023, Jalen Hurts led the Eagles to a playoff win against the Giants, then to the Super Bowl LVII where he had a record-breaking performance with 3 rushing touchdowns despite losing to the Chiefs.
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January 25, 2023: NFL MVP Finalist
On January 25, 2023, Jalen Hurts was named one of five finalists for the NFL Most Valuable Player Award.
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April 17, 2023: Record-Breaking Contract Extension
On April 17, 2023, Jalen Hurts signed a five-year contract extension worth $255 million, making him the highest-paid player in NFL history at the time, and including the first no-trade clause in Eagles' history.
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May 2023: Master's Degree Completion
Jalen Hurts completed his Master of Arts in human relations in May 2023.
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2023: Record-Breaking Season and Injury
In 2023, Jalen Hurts set career highs in passing and rushing touchdowns, along with interceptions and fumbles. He broke the record for most rushing touchdowns by a quarterback in a single season. He also suffered a dislocated finger injury and the Eagles lost in the Wild Card round. He also earned his second Pro Bowl selection
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September 13, 2024: Engagement Announcement
On September 13, 2024, Jalen Hurts announced his engagement to his long-time girlfriend, Bryonna "Bry" Rivera Burrows.
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2024: Super Bowl Victory and MVP
Jalen Hurts led the Eagles to victory in Super Bowl LIX in 2024, winning Super Bowl MVP.
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2024: Ranked on NFL Top 100
Jalen Hurts was ranked 15th by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2024.
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