Jalen Hurts's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Jalen Hurts.
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.
1984: Last Freshman to Start at Quarterback
In 1984, Vince Sutton was the last freshman to start at quarterback for Alabama before Jalen Hurts in 2016.
2014: Blake Sims' Touchdown Record
In 2014, Blake Sims set the record for touchdowns in a single season for the Crimson Tide with 35, a record broken by Jalen Hurts in 2016.
2015: Baker Mayfield set Oklahoma's Single-Game Yardage Record
In 2015, Baker Mayfield set the previous record that Jalen Hurts broke in 2019, accumulating 396 yards of total offense against Akron.
November 30, 2016: Finalist for Manning Award
On November 30, 2016, Jalen Hurts was named one of the ten finalists for the Manning Award, which is given to the nation's top college quarterback.
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.
December 6, 2016: Featured on Sports Illustrated Cover
On December 6, 2016, Jalen Hurts was featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated College Football Playoff magazine.
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.
2016: Rated as a top dual-threat quarterback
In 2016, Jalen Hurts was rated as a four-star recruit and was ranked among the top dual-threat quarterbacks in the Class of 2016.
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: Offensive MVP in Sugar Bowl Semifinal
In 2018, Jalen Hurts was the offensive MVP for the Sugar Bowl semifinal win against Clemson.
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.
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.
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.
2022: NFL Top 100 Players of 2023 Ranking
In 2022, Jalen Hurts was ranked third by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2023.
2022: Pro Bowl and All-Pro Selection
In the 2022 season, Jalen Hurts was named to his first career Pro Bowl and was a Second Team All-Pro.
January 25, 2023: Finalist for NFL MVP Award
On January 25, 2023, Jalen Hurts was named as one of the five finalists for the NFL Most Valuable Player Award.
May 2023: Completes M.A. Degree
In May 2023, Jalen Hurts completed his M.A. in human relations.
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.
2024: Ranked 15th in NFL Top 100
In 2024, Hurts was ranked 15th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.
2024: Wins Super Bowl LIX
In the 2024 season, Jalen Hurts led the Eagles to victory in Super Bowl LIX, winning Super Bowl MVP.
