Career Timeline of Jalen Hurts: Major Achievements and Milestones
Discover the career path of Jalen Hurts, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Jalen Hurts is a professional American football quarterback currently playing for the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL. He started his college career at Alabama, leading them to consecutive College Football Playoff National Championship appearances in 2016 and 2017. He was benched during the 2017 championship game. Following that, Hurts spent one season as backup quarterback for Alabama. He concluded his college career with the Oklahoma Sooners, guiding them to a College Football Playoff appearance in the 2019-20 season.
December 3, 2016: SEC Championship Win
On December 3, 2016, Jalen Hurts led his team to win the 2016 SEC Championship and was named SEC Offensive Player of the Year and SEC Freshman of the Year.
2016: Starting Quarterback for Alabama
In 2016, Jalen Hurts became the starting quarterback for Alabama, the first true freshman to start at quarterback for Alabama in 32 years.
2016: Historic Freshman Season
In 2016, Jalen Hurts had a historic freshman season, throwing for 2,780 yards and 23 touchdowns, rushing for 954 yards and 13 touchdowns.
2016: College Football Playoff National Championship Appearance
In 2016, Jalen Hurts started his college football career with the Alabama Crimson Tide, leading the team to a College Football Playoff National Championship appearance.
January 9, 2017: Loss in National Championship
On January 9, 2017, Alabama, led by Jalen Hurts, lost the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship against the Clemson Tigers.
2017: Leads Tide to 11-1 Record
In 2017, Jalen Hurts led the Alabama Crimson Tide to an 11-1 regular season record.
2017: College Football Playoff National Championship Appearance
In 2017, Jalen Hurts led the Alabama Crimson Tide to another College Football Playoff National Championship appearance.
2017: Hurts' 2017 Season Stats
Jalen Hurts finished the 2017 season with 2,081 passing yards, 17 passing touchdowns, and one interception to go along with 855 rushing yards and eight rushing touchdowns.
2018: Backup Role at Alabama
In 2018, Jalen Hurts played in a backup role, earning significant playing time and passing for seven touchdowns.
2018: Offensive MVP in Sugar Bowl Semifinal
In 2018, Jalen Hurts was the offensive MVP for the Sugar Bowl semifinal win against Clemson.
2018: Backup Quarterback for Alabama
In 2018, after being benched in the previous championship game, Jalen Hurts spent one season as Alabama's backup quarterback.
2018: Benched in National Championship
In the 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship, Jalen Hurts was benched at halftime in favor of Tua Tagovailoa.
2018: Leads Comeback Victory in SEC Championship
In the 2018 SEC Championship Game, Jalen Hurts relieved an injured Tagovailoa and led the team to a comeback victory against Georgia.
January 16, 2019: Announces Transfer to Oklahoma
On January 16, 2019, Jalen Hurts announced he would be transferring to the University of Oklahoma for his final year of eligibility.
2019: Big 12 Championship and Playoff Spot
In 2019, Jalen Hurts led Oklahoma to a Big 12 Championship and a spot in the College Football Playoff and he finished second in the Heisman Trophy voting.
2019: Leads Oklahoma to College Football Playoff
In 2019, Jalen Hurts played his final season with the Oklahoma Sooners, leading them to an appearance in the 2019-20 College Football Playoff.
December 6, 2020: Relieves Carson Wentz
On December 6, 2020, Jalen Hurts relieved Carson Wentz due to ineffective play against the Green Bay Packers.
December 8, 2020: Named Starter for Week 14 Game
On December 8, 2020, Jalen Hurts was named the starter for the Eagles' Week 14 game against the New Orleans Saints.
December 20, 2020: Week 15 Performance Against Cardinals
On December 20, 2020, in Week 15 against the Arizona Cardinals, Jalen Hurts finished with 338 passing yards, three passing touchdowns, 63 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown.
2020: Drafted by Philadelphia Eagles
In 2020, Jalen Hurts was drafted 53rd overall in the second round of the NFL draft by the Philadelphia Eagles.
August 31, 2021: Named Regular Season Starter
On August 31, 2021, Jalen Hurts was named the starter for the regular season by new head coach Nick Sirianni.
2021: NFL's "My Cause, My Cleats" Initiative
In 2021, Hurts honored female empowerment and women in sports when participating in the NFL's "My Cause, My Cleats" initiative.
June 20, 2022: Trademark Filing
On June 20, 2022, Jalen Hurts filed for a trademark for the phrase "HURTS SO GOOD" for a clothing line.
2022: Leads Eagles to Super Bowl LVII
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.
January 21, 2023: Victory Over Giants in Divisional Round
On January 21, 2023, Jalen Hurts led the Eagles to a 38-7 victory over the Giants in the Divisional Round of the 2022-23 NFL playoffs, winning his first playoff game.
April 17, 2023: Signs Contract Extension
On April 17, 2023, Jalen Hurts signed a five-year contract extension for $255 million ($180 million guaranteed) with the Philadelphia Eagles, making him the highest paid player in NFL history at the time.
2023: Career Highs and Pro Bowl Selection
In 2023, Jalen Hurts achieved career highs in passing and rushing touchdowns, but also career highs in interceptions and fumbles lost. He earned Pro Bowl honors for the 2023 season.
November 2024: Trademark Application Review
As of November 2024, the trademark application for "HURTS SO GOOD" is still under review by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
2024: Wins Super Bowl LIX
In the 2024 season, Jalen Hurts led the Eagles to victory in Super Bowl LIX, winning Super Bowl MVP.
