Jalen Hurts is still the relatively fresh leader on the Philadelphia Eagles.

Jalen Hurts in brief portrait

• Team: Philadelphia Eagles
• Position: Quarterback
• Birthdate: August 7, 1998
• Birthplace: Houston, Texas
• Height: 1.85 metres
• In the NFL since: 2020
• Nationality: US-American

Where did Jalen Hurts play in high school and college?

Jalen Hurts attended the University of Alabama from 2015. Starting in just his second game as a freshman, Hurts emerged as the starting quarterback and played a historic season with 2,780 yards and 23 touchdown passes, among other accomplishments. He was the first freshman since 1984 to play starting quarterback for Alabama. The following season, Hurts even completed 36 touchdown passes, setting a new record for the Crimson Tide. In 2019, he transferred to the University of Oklahoma. He finished second to Joe Burrow in Heisman Trophy voting in 2019 after 32 passing touchdowns, eight interceptions, 1,298 rushing yards and 20 rushing touchdowns.

When was Jalen Hurts selected in the draft?

In the 2020 NFL Draft, Hurts was selected 53rd overall in the 2nd round by the Philadelphia Eagles.

When did Jalen Hurts make his NFL debut?

With the Eagles, Hurts was slated to be the backup to Carson Wentz, and he was also used in the first few games, mostly on Philadelphia trick plays. In Week 14, after Wentz’s previous poor performance, Hurts was given his first start and led the Eagles to a 24-21 win over the New Orleans Saints. In the process, Hurts completed 17 of his 30 passes for 167 yards and threw a touchdown pass.

What NFL records does Jalen Hurts hold?

Hurts is the first quarterback in NFL history to score ten rushing touchdowns in each of two consecutive seasons. In addition, Hurts is the first quarterback in NFL history to score ten rushing touchdowns with a quarterback rating of more than 100 in a season.

How much money does Jalen Hurts make?

Hurts signed a four-year, $6.02 million rookie contract in 2020. According to the “spotrac.com” portal, Hurts will earn $1.08 million in the 2022 season and $4.2 million in 2023.

Who is Jalen Hurts in a relationship with?

It is not known whether Jalen Hurts currently has a girlfriend. According to media reports, he was involved with Bry Burrows during his university days in Alabama – the current software manager also studied there at the time. According to US media, the couple, who have since separated, are still close friends. Burrows has been a guest in the stands at numerous Eagles games to cheer on her ex-boyfriend.