Early Life and Education of Jalen Hurts: A Complete Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 8, 2026

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Jalen Hurts. A timeline of key moments.

Jalen Hurts is a professional American football quarterback currently playing for the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL. He started his college career at the University of Alabama, where he led the team to consecutive College Football Playoff National Championship appearances in 2016 and 2017. After three seasons with the Crimson Tide, Hurts transferred to the University of Oklahoma for his final year of eligibility. There, he continued his success, leading the Sooners to the College Football Playoff in the 2019-20 season.

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August 7, 1998: Jalen Hurts' Birth

On August 7, 1998, Jalen Alexander Hurts was born. He is now a professional football quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles of the NFL.

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June 5, 2015: Commitment to University of Alabama

On June 5, 2015, Jalen Hurts committed to the University of Alabama, despite strong recruitment efforts from Texas A&M.

2016: Ranked Among Top Dual-Threat Quarterbacks

In 2016, Jalen Hurts was rated as a four-star recruit and was ranked among the top dual-threat quarterbacks in his class during his high school career.

2016: Starting Quarterback for Alabama

In 2016, as a true freshman for the Alabama Crimson Tide, Jalen Hurts became the starting quarterback, taking over the role by the second game of the season.

December 2018: Completed B.A. in Communication and Information Sciences

In December 2018, Jalen Hurts completed his B.A. degree in communication and information sciences.

January 16, 2019: Transfer to Oklahoma Announced

On January 16, 2019, Jalen Hurts announced he would transfer to the University of Oklahoma to play for the Sooners for his final year of eligibility.

June 20, 2022: Trademark Filing for "HURTS SO GOOD"

On June 20, 2022, Jalen Hurts filed for a trademark for the phrase "HURTS SO GOOD" to be used for a clothing line.

2022: Vocal contribution to A Philly Special Christmas

In 2022, Jalen Hurts provided vocals on the Christmas album A Philly Special Christmas.

May 2023: Completed M.A. in Human Relations

In May 2023, Jalen Hurts completed his M.A. degree in human relations.

2023: Cameo on Abbott Elementary

In 2023, Jalen Hurts and his teammates Jason Kelce and Brandon Graham had cameos during the one-hour season three premiere of Abbott Elementary.

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November 2024: Trademark Application Under Review

As of November 2024, Jalen Hurts's trademark application for the phrase "HURTS SO GOOD" was still under review by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.