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

2011: Cam Newton's rushing touchdown record

In 2011, Cam Newton set the record for rushing touchdowns in a single season by a quarterback, a record that Hurts later broke.

November 30, 2016: Manning Award Finalist

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 and Awards

On December 3, 2016, Jalen Hurts led his team to win the 2016 SEC Championship, and was named SEC Offensive Player of the Year, SEC Freshman of the Year, and received Freshman All-American honors.

December 6, 2016: Sports Illustrated Cover Feature

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 with the Alabama Crimson Tide, throwing for 2,780 yards and 23 touchdowns, rushing for 954 yards and 13 touchdowns, breaking school records for rushing yards by a quarterback and total touchdowns in a single season.

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.

2018: SEC Championship Comeback Victory

In 2018, Jalen Hurts relieved an injured Tagovailoa in the SEC Championship Game and led Alabama to a 35–28 comeback victory against Georgia, securing a spot in the College Football Playoff.

2018: Offensive MVP in Sugar Bowl Semifinal

In 2018, Jalen Hurts was the offensive MVP for the Alabama Crimson Tide in their 24–6 win against Clemson in the Sugar Bowl semifinal.

September 1, 2019: Oklahoma Debut Shatters Record

On September 1, 2019, in his first game as a Sooner, Jalen Hurts broke Oklahoma's single-game yardage record in a debut with 508 yards of total offense against Houston.

2019: Big 12 Championship and College Football Playoff

In 2019, Jalen Hurts helped lead Oklahoma to a Big 12 Championship and a spot in the College Football Playoff, where they lost to LSU in the Peach Bowl. Hurts finished second in the Heisman Trophy voting.

December 23, 2021: Named NFC Pro Bowl Alternate

On December 23, 2021, Jalen Hurts was named a 2021 Pro Bowl National Football Conference (NFC) alternate.

2022: Breakout Season with the Eagles

In 2022, Jalen Hurts had a breakout season, leading the Eagles to the conference's top seed and a Super Bowl LVII appearance, earning him Pro Bowl and second-team All-Pro honors.

2022: Pro Bowl and All-Pro Selection

In 2022, Jalen Hurts was named to his first career Pro Bowl and was a Second Team All-Pro.

January 21, 2023: Playoff Victory Against the Giants

On January 21, 2023, Jalen Hurts led the Eagles to a 38–7 victory over the Giants in the Divisional Round of the 2022–23 NFL playoffs, winning his first playoff game.

January 25, 2023: Named 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.

2023: Pro Bowl honors and career highs

In 2023, Jalen Hurts earned Pro Bowl honors. He finished the season with career highs in passing and rushing touchdowns, but also career highs in interceptions and fumbles lost.

2024: Ranked 15th in NFL Top 100

In 2024, Jalen Hurts was ranked 15th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2025: Selection to Time 100

In 2025, Jalen Hurts was selected to the Time 100, a list of the 100 most influential people in the world.

2025: Super Bowl LIX Win and MVP Award

In Super Bowl LIX in 2025, Jalen Hurts led his team to a 40-22 victory against the Chiefs. He threw for 221 yards with two touchdowns and an interception, while also rushing for 72 yards and a touchdown. He was named Super Bowl MVP for his performance. He was also ranked 19th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2025.