History of Jalen Hurts in Timeline
Jalen Hurts is an American football quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles. He played college football at Alabama, winning a national championship in 2018, and at Oklahoma, where he was a Heisman Trophy finalist and led the Sooners to the 2019 Big 12 title and a College Football Playoff appearance.
1984: Vince Sutton Starts as Quarterback at Alabama
Vince Sutton was the last true freshman to start at quarterback for Alabama in 1984 before Jalen Hurts.
August 7, 1998: Birth of Jalen Hurts
Jalen Alexander Hurts was born on August 7, 1998.
2011: Breaking Rushing Touchdowns Record
During the 2023 season, Jalen Hurts broke the record for most rushing touchdowns in a single season by a quarterback, a record previously held by Cam Newton since 2011.
2014: Blake Sims Sets Touchdown Record
In 2014, Blake Sims set the previous record for most touchdowns in a single season for the Crimson Tide with 35.
June 5, 2015: Jalen Hurts Commits to Alabama
Jalen Hurts committed to the University of Alabama on June 5, 2015, to play college football.
2015: Baker Mayfield Sets Oklahoma Single-Game Yardage Record
Baker Mayfield set Oklahoma's single-game yardage record in 2015.
November 30, 2016: Manning Award Finalist
On November 30, 2016, Jalen Hurts was named one of the ten finalists for the Manning Award.
December 3, 2016: SEC Championship and Awards
On December 3, 2016, Jalen Hurts led Alabama to win the SEC Championship. He was named SEC Offensive Player of the Year and SEC Freshman of the Year.
December 6, 2016: Jalen Hurts on Sports Illustrated
Jalen Hurts was featured on the cover page of Sports Illustrated College Football Playoff magazine on December 6, 2016.
2016: Jalen Hurts' Freshman Season at Alabama
Jalen Hurts had a historic freshman season at Alabama, breaking the school's single-season record for rushing yards by a quarterback, previously held by Steadman Shealy. He also broke the record for touchdowns in a single season.
2016: Jalen Hurts in High School
Jalen Hurts graduated high school in 2016 as a four-star recruit and one of the top dual-threat quarterbacks in his class.
2016: Jalen Hurts Starts at Quarterback for Alabama
Jalen Hurts became the starting quarterback for the Alabama Crimson Tide in 2016, the first true freshman to do so in 32 years.
January 9, 2017: Alabama Loses National Championship
On January 9, 2017, Jalen Hurts and the Alabama Crimson Tide lost the College Football Playoff National Championship to the Clemson Tigers.
2017: Alabama's Regular Season
In 2017, Jalen Hurts led Alabama to an 11-1 regular season record, losing to Auburn in the final game.
2017: First Eagles Player to Win NFC Offensive Player of Month since 2017
In 2017, Jalen Hurts became the first Philadelphia Eagles player to be named NFC Offensive Player of the Month since 2017.
December 2018: Jalen Hurts Graduates from Alabama
Jalen Hurts completed his B.A. in communication and information sciences in December 2018.
2018: Jalen Hurts as Backup Quarterback
After losing the starting quarterback job to Tua Tagovailoa, Jalen Hurts served as backup quarterback for Alabama in the 2018 season.
2018: Alabama in the 2018 College Football Playoffs
In 2018, Jalen Hurts led Alabama to a victory against Clemson in the Sugar Bowl. They lost to the Georgia Bulldogs in the National Championship after Hurts was benched for Tua Tagovailoa.
2018: Jalen Hurts Leads Alabama to Victory in SEC Championship
Jalen Hurts came in as relief for an injured Tua Tagovailoa during the 2018 SEC Championship game. He led the team to victory against Georgia.
2018: Jalen Hurts' Time at Alabama
Jalen Hurts played his first three seasons of college football at the University of Alabama, winning the national championship with the team in 2018.
January 16, 2019: Jalen Hurts Transfers to Oklahoma
Jalen Hurts announced he was transferring to the University of Oklahoma on January 16, 2019.
September 1, 2019: Jalen Hurts' First Game as a Sooner
On September 1, 2019, Jalen Hurts shattered Oklahoma's single-game yardage record in his debut game.
2019: Jalen Hurts at Oklahoma
Jalen Hurts used his final year of eligibility at the University of Oklahoma, leading the Sooners to the 2019 Big 12 Conference title. He was a finalist for the 2019 Heisman Trophy, finishing second in the voting.
2019: Jalen Hurts' Season with the Oklahoma Sooners
Jalen Hurts led the Oklahoma Sooners to a Big 12 Championship and a spot in the College Football Playoff in 2019. They lost in the Peach Bowl to LSU.
December 6, 2020: NFL Debut and First Touchdown
On December 6, 2020, Jalen Hurts made his NFL debut against the Green Bay Packers, coming in relief of Carson Wentz. He threw his first career touchdown pass to Greg Ward in the game.
December 8, 2020: First NFL Start and Victory
Jalen Hurts was named the starting quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles on December 8, 2020, and led the team to a victory over the New Orleans Saints in his first start.
December 20, 2020: Impressive Performance against Cardinals
Jalen Hurts had a strong performance against the Arizona Cardinals on December 20, 2020, throwing for over 300 yards and three touchdowns while adding another score on the ground.
2020: Jalen Hurts Drafted to the NFL
Jalen Hurts was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft. He became their starting quarterback near the end of his rookie season.
2020: Jalen Hurts Drafted by the Eagles
Jalen Hurts was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft.
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.
December 23, 2021: Pro Bowl Alternate Selection
Jalen Hurts was named a Pro Bowl alternate for the NFC on December 23, 2021, after a successful season where he led the Eagles to the playoffs.
2021: Advocacy for Women in Sports
Jalen Hurts is a vocal advocate for women in sports and demonstrated his support by employing an all-female management team and participating in the NFL's "My Cause, My Cleats" initiative in 2021 to honor women in sports.
June 20, 2022: Trademark Filing for "HURTS SO GOOD"
On June 20, 2022, Jalen Hurts filed a trademark application for the phrase "HURTS SO GOOD" intending to use it for a clothing line.
2022: Musical Contribution to Christmas Album
Jalen Hurts showcased his vocal talents in 2022 by contributing to the Christmas album "A Philly Special Christmas".
2022: Breakout Season and Accolades
Jalen Hurts had a breakout season in 2022, leading the Eagles to a franchise-tying 14 wins and earning his first Pro Bowl selection and Second Team All-Pro honors.
2022: Jalen Hurts' Breakout Season
Jalen Hurts had a breakout season in 2022, leading the Philadelphia Eagles to a Super Bowl appearance. He received Pro Bowl and second-team All-Pro honors.
2022: Super Bowl LVII Performance and Recognition
In Super Bowl LVII, Jalen Hurts set a Super Bowl record for most rushing yards and rushing touchdowns by a quarterback, though the Eagles ultimately lost a close game to the Kansas City Chiefs. He was later ranked third by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2023.
January 21, 2023: First Playoff Victory and Super Bowl Appearance
Jalen Hurts secured his first playoff win on January 21, 2023, against the New York Giants. He then led the Eagles to victory in the NFC Championship, ultimately advancing to Super Bowl LVII where they faced the Kansas City Chiefs.
January 25, 2023: NFL MVP Award Finalist
Jalen Hurts was named as one of the five finalists for the NFL Most Valuable Player Award on January 25, 2023, recognizing his exceptional performance during the 2022 NFL season.
April 17, 2023: Record-Breaking Contract Extension
Jalen Hurts signed a five-year contract extension worth $255 million on April 17, 2023, making him the highest-paid player in NFL history at the time. The deal also included a no-trade clause, a first for the Eagles franchise.
May 2023: Jalen Hurts Earns Master's Degree
Jalen Hurts completed his M.A. in human relations in May 2023.
December 2023: Trademark Application Under Review
As of December 2023, Jalen Hurts' trademark application for "HURTS SO GOOD" was still under review by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
2023: Record-Breaking Season and Pro Bowl Selection
In 2023, Jalen Hurts achieved career-highs in passing and rushing touchdowns, broke multiple franchise records for the Philadelphia Eagles, and earned Pro Bowl honors despite battling injuries.