Jalen Hurts is the leader of the Philadelphia Eagles. ran introduces the 26-year-old in a portrait.

Jalen Hurts in a brief portrait

• Team: Philadelphia Eagles

• Position: Quarterback

• Date of birth: August 7, 1998

• Birthplace: Houston, Texas

• Height: 1.85 meters

• 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. Hurts started as quarterback in just his second game as a freshman and had an historic season, throwing for 2,780 yards and 23 touchdown passes, among other things. He was the first freshman to start for Alabama at quarterback since 1984. The following season, Hurts even managed 36 touchdown passes, setting a new record for the Crimson Tide.

In 2019, he transferred to the University of Oklahoma. After 32 passing touchdowns, eight interceptions, 1,298 rushing yards and 20 rushing touchdowns, he finished second in the Heisman Trophy voting in 2019 behind Joe Burrow.

When was Jalen Hurts selected in the draft?

At the 2020 NFL Draft, Hurts was selected in the second round by the Philadelphia Eagles at 53rd overall.

When did Jalen Hurts make his NFL debut?

Hurts was the Eagles’ designated backup for Carson Wentz, and he was used in the first few games, mostly in Philadelphia’s trick plays. In Week 14, Hurts was allowed to start for the first time after Wentz’s previous poor performances and led the Eagles to a 24-21 win against the New Orleans Saints. In the process, Hurts completed 17 of his 30 passes for 167 yards to his teammates and threw a touchdown pass.

Hurts is the first quarterback in NFL history to rush for ten touchdowns in each of two consecutive seasons. Hurts is also the first quarterback in NFL history to rush for ten touchdowns while posting a quarterback rating above 100 in a single season.

How much money does Jalen Hurts make?

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

Who is Jalen Hurts dating?

In September, Jalen Hurts made his engagement to Bry Burrows official. They both met at college in Alabama.

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