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 is known for his dual-threat abilities as a passer and runner. Hurts was drafted by the Eagles in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft. He has shown promise as a franchise quarterback, leading the Eagles to the playoffs and demonstrating leadership on and off the field. His career is still developing, but he has already established himself as a notable player in the league.

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

1984: Last True Freshman Starter Before Hurts

In 1984, Vince Sutton was the last true freshman to start at quarterback for Alabama before Jalen Hurts in 2016.

2014: Previous Touchdown Record

In 2014, Blake Sims set the previous record for touchdowns in a single season for the Crimson Tide with 35, before Jalen Hurts broke it in 2016.

2015: Previous Single-Game Yardage Record

In 2015, Baker Mayfield put up 396 yards of total offense against Akron, setting the previous single-game yardage record at Oklahoma that Jalen Hurts broke on September 1, 2019.

December 3, 2016: SEC Championship Victory 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 and SEC Freshman of the Year.

2016: Historic Freshman Season at Alabama

In 2016, Jalen Hurts had a historic freshman season, throwing for 2,780 yards and 23 touchdowns, rushing for 954 yards and 13 touchdowns, and breaking the school single-season record for rushing yards by a quarterback.

2016: College Football Playoff National Championship Appearance with Alabama

In 2016, Jalen Hurts led the Alabama Crimson Tide to an appearance in the College Football Playoff National Championship.

January 9, 2017: Loss in the College Football Playoff National Championship

On January 9, 2017, top-seeded Alabama, led by Jalen Hurts, lost the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship against the Clemson Tigers.

2017: Consecutive Championship Appearance with Alabama

In 2017, Jalen Hurts again led Alabama to the College Football Playoff National Championship game.

2017: Passing and Rushing Statistics

Jalen Hurts concluded the 2017 season with 2,081 passing yards, 17 passing touchdowns, one interception, 855 rushing yards, and eight rushing touchdowns.

2018: SEC Championship Game Comeback Victory

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

September 1, 2019: Record-Breaking Debut as a Sooner

On September 1, 2019, Jalen Hurts shattered Oklahoma's single-game yardage record in a debut, putting up 508 yards of total offense against Houston.

2019: Big 12 Championship and College Football Playoff Appearance

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

2019: College Football Playoff Appearance with Oklahoma

In 2019, Jalen Hurts played his final season with the Oklahoma Sooners, leading them to an appearance in the College Football Playoff.

December 20, 2020: 338 Passing Yards and 3 Passing Touchdowns

On December 20, 2020, in Week 15 against the Arizona Cardinals, Jalen Hurts finished with 338 passing yards, three passing touchdowns, 63 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown.

2022: Breakout Season with the Eagles

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

2022: Super Bowl LVII Appearance

In 2022, Jalen Hurts led the Eagles to a Super Bowl LVII appearance and set records for rushing yards and touchdowns by a quarterback in Super Bowl history, despite a loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.

January 21, 2023: Divisional Round Victory

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.

2024: Super Bowl LIX Victory and MVP Award

In the 2024 season, Jalen Hurts led the Eagles to victory in Super Bowl LIX, winning Super Bowl MVP and becoming the first Eagles quarterback to make multiple Super Bowl appearances and the fourth Black quarterback to win the Super Bowl.