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 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.
August 7, 1998: Jalen Hurts Born
On August 7, 1998, Jalen Hurts was born. He is now a professional football quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles.
June 5, 2015: Committed to University of Alabama
On June 5, 2015, Jalen Hurts committed to the University of Alabama.
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.
2017: College Football Playoff National Championship Appearance
In 2017, Jalen Hurts led the Alabama Crimson Tide to another College Football Playoff National Championship appearance.
December 2018: Completes B.A. Degree
In December 2018, Jalen Hurts completed his B.A. in communication and information sciences.
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.
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: 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.
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.
2022: Vocal Performance on Christmas Album
In 2022, Jalen Hurts provided vocals on the Christmas album A Philly Special Christmas.
May 2023: Completes M.A. Degree
In May 2023, Jalen Hurts completed his M.A. in human relations.
September 13, 2024: Engagement Announcement
On September 13, 2024, Jalen Hurts announced his engagement to his college sweetheart, Bryonna "Bry" Rivera Burrows.
