Early Life and Education of Jalen Hurts: A Complete Timeline

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

Jalen Hurts is a professional football quarterback currently playing for the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL. He initially played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide, leading them to consecutive College Football Playoff National Championship appearances in 2016 and 2017. After three seasons with Alabama, Hurts transferred to the Oklahoma Sooners for his final year of eligibility, where he also made a College Football Playoff appearance in 2019-2020.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

August 7, 1998: Jalen Hurts is born

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

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June 5, 2015: Committed to the University of Alabama

On June 5, 2015, Jalen Hurts committed to the University of Alabama, after being recruited as a four-star recruit.

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: Announced Transfer to Oklahoma

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

2021: NFL's "My Cause, My Cleats" Initiative

In 2021, Jalen Hurts honored female empowerment and women in sports when participating in the NFL's "My Cause, My Cleats" initiative.

May 2023: Completed M.A. in human relations

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

2023: Appearance on Abbott Elementary

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

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