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	'''Jalen Alexander Hurts''' (born August 7, 1998) is an American professional football quarterback for the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] of the National Football League. ~~Since becoming~~ the team's starting quarterback in 2021~~, Hurts has emerged as~~ one of the league's ~~premier~~ dual-threat quarterbacks ~~and led~~ the Eagles to Super Bowl LVII.		'''Jalen Alexander Hurts''' (born August 7, 1998) is an American professional football quarterback for the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] of the National Football League. He took over as the team's starting quarterback in 2021 and quickly became one of the league's top dual-threat quarterbacks, leading the Eagles to Super Bowl LVII.

	== College Career ==		== College Career ==

	Hurts ~~played~~ college football at Alabama ~~(2016–2018) and~~ Oklahoma (2019). ~~At Alabama, he started~~ as a true freshman ~~and~~ led ~~the Crimson Tide~~ to two College Football Playoff appearances~~, including~~ the 2017 national championship game. After ~~being benched in favor of~~ Tua Tagovailoa, Hurts transferred to Oklahoma for his ~~senior season~~, ~~where~~ he finished second in Heisman Trophy voting.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/28265091/jalen-hurts-finishes-second-heisman-trophy-voting \|title=Jalen Hurts finishes second in Heisman Trophy voting \|publisher=ESPN \|date=December 14, 2019}}</ref>		Hurts started his college football journey at Alabama from 2016 to 2018, then moved to Oklahoma in 2019. Playing for the Crimson Tide as a true freshman? He led them to two College Football Playoff appearances and the 2017 national championship game. That's when things got complicated. After Tua Tagovailoa took over the starting job, Hurts transferred to Oklahoma for his final year. There, he finished second in Heisman Trophy voting, an impressive achievement in a crowded field.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/28265091/jalen-hurts-finishes-second-heisman-trophy-voting \|title=Jalen Hurts finishes second in Heisman Trophy voting \|publisher=ESPN \|date=December 14, 2019}}</ref>

	== NFL Career ==		== NFL Career ==
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	=== Draft and Early Career ===		=== Draft and Early Career ===

	The Eagles ~~selected~~ Hurts in the second round (53rd overall~~) of~~ the 2020 NFL Draft. He ~~initially served as backup to~~ Carson Wentz before ~~taking over as~~ the starting ~~quarterback midway~~ through ~~the 2020~~ season.		The Eagles grabbed Hurts in the second round with the 53rd overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. He wasn't the starter right away. Instead, he backed up Carson Wentz before stepping into the starting role partway through that first season.

	=== Rise to Stardom ===		=== Rise to Stardom ===

	In 2022, Hurts led the Eagles to a 14-3 regular season ~~record~~ and their first Super Bowl ~~appearance~~ since 2017. His ~~accomplishments~~ that ~~season included~~:		By 2022, everything clicked. Hurts led the Eagles to a 14-3 regular season and their first Super Bowl trip since 2017. His numbers that year speak for themselves:

	* 3,701 passing yards, 22 touchdowns		* 3,701 passing yards, 22 touchdowns
	* 760 rushing yards, 13 rushing touchdowns (most ~~by a QB in~~ NFL ~~history~~)		* 760 rushing yards, 13 rushing touchdowns (the most any NFL quarterback has ever run for)
	* 2022 Pro Bowl selection		* 2022 Pro Bowl selection
	* Second-Team All-Pro		* Second-Team All-Pro
	* ~~NFL~~ passing touchdowns ~~leader (tied) at one point~~		* Briefly led the league in passing touchdowns

			The rushing touchdowns stat deserves real attention. That's simply extraordinary for a quarterback.

	=== Super Bowl LVII ===		=== Super Bowl LVII ===

	On February 12, 2023, Hurts ~~led~~ the Eagles to Super Bowl LVII against the Kansas City Chiefs. ~~Despite a strong performance including~~ a rushing touchdown, the Eagles ~~fell~~ 38-35 in a ~~closely contested game~~.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.nfl.com/games/chiefs-at-eagles-2022-post-22 \|title=Super Bowl LVII: Chiefs vs Eagles \|publisher=NFL.com \|date=February 12, 2023}}</ref>		February 12, 2023. Hurts took the Eagles to Super Bowl LVII against the Kansas City Chiefs. He played hard, scored on a rushing touchdown, but the Eagles came up just short, losing 38-35 in a tight battle.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.nfl.com/games/chiefs-at-eagles-2022-post-22 \|title=Super Bowl LVII: Chiefs vs Eagles \|publisher=NFL.com \|date=February 12, 2023}}</ref>

	=== Contract Extension ===		=== Contract Extension ===

	In April 2023, Hurts ~~signed a five-year~~, $255 million ~~contract extension with~~ $179.3 million guaranteed, ~~making~~ him one of the ~~highest-paid~~ players in ~~NFL~~ history at ~~the time~~. The deal ~~cemented his status as~~ the Eagles~~' franchise~~ quarterback.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-jalen-hurts-agree-to-record-contract-extension \|title=Eagles, Jalen Hurts agree to record contract extension \|publisher=Philadelphia Eagles \|date=April 17, 2023}}</ref>		Come April 2023, the Eagles and Hurts reached an agreement. Five years, $255 million. That included $179.3 million guaranteed, which made him one of the richest players in the sport's history at that moment. The deal signaled that the Eagles saw him as their quarterback for years to come.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-jalen-hurts-agree-to-record-contract-extension \|title=Eagles, Jalen Hurts agree to record contract extension \|publisher=Philadelphia Eagles \|date=April 17, 2023}}</ref>

	== Playing Style ==		== Playing Style ==

	Hurts is ~~known for his dual-threat abilities~~, ~~combining strong pocket passing with elite rushing skills~~. ~~His mental toughness~~, ~~leadership qualities~~, ~~and ability to perform~~ in big moments ~~have made him a respected figure both in~~ the locker room ~~and among Eagles fans~~.		What makes Hurts special is the combination. He's got the arm talent to make tough passes from the pocket, and he's got the speed to hurt defenses on the ground. Most impressive, though, is his composure under pressure. He doesn't panic in big moments, and the locker room trusts him because of it.

	~~His~~ "tush push" quarterback sneak ~~with~~ the offensive line ~~became one of the most~~ effective ~~plays in~~ the ~~NFL, leading~~ to ~~league-wide discussions about potential rule changes~~.		The "tush push" became synonymous with Hurts during his time in Philadelphia. It's a quarterback sneak where the offensive line basically pushes him forward on contact. Incredibly effective. So effective, actually, that the league started debating whether they'd need to outlaw it.

	== Philadelphia Connection ==		== Philadelphia Connection ==

	Since ~~joining the Eagles~~, Hurts has ~~become deeply involved with~~ the ~~Philadelphia~~ community. He ~~has been praised~~ for his work ethic~~, humility, and commitment~~ to ~~team success over individual accolades~~. ~~His calm demeanor~~ and ~~leadership have earned him respect throughout~~ the ~~organization~~.		Since arriving in Philly, Hurts has genuinely invested in the community. He's known for showing up early, staying late, and putting the team first. Nobody doubts his work ethic or his desire to win. Eagles fans respect him for his humility and the way he carries himself with quiet confidence.

	== See Also ==		== See Also ==

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|name = Jalen Hurts
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|birth_date = August 7, 1998
|birth_place = Houston, Texas
|occupation = Professional football player
|years_active = 2020–present
|notable_works = 2022 NFC Champion, 2022 Pro Bowl, 2022 Second-Team All-Pro
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'''Jalen Alexander Hurts''' (born August 7, 1998) is an American professional football quarterback for the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] of the National Football League. Since becoming the team's starting quarterback in 2021, Hurts has emerged as one of the league's premier dual-threat quarterbacks and led the Eagles to Super Bowl LVII.

== College Career ==

Hurts played college football at Alabama (2016–2018) and Oklahoma (2019). At Alabama, he started as a true freshman and led the Crimson Tide to two College Football Playoff appearances, including the 2017 national championship game. After being benched in favor of Tua Tagovailoa, Hurts transferred to Oklahoma for his senior season, where he finished second in Heisman Trophy voting.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/28265091/jalen-hurts-finishes-second-heisman-trophy-voting |title=Jalen Hurts finishes second in Heisman Trophy voting |publisher=ESPN |date=December 14, 2019}}</ref>

== NFL Career ==

=== Draft and Early Career ===

The Eagles selected Hurts in the second round (53rd overall) of the 2020 NFL Draft. He initially served as backup to Carson Wentz before taking over as the starting quarterback midway through the 2020 season.

=== Rise to Stardom ===

In 2022, Hurts led the Eagles to a 14-3 regular season record and their first Super Bowl appearance since 2017. His accomplishments that season included:

* 3,701 passing yards, 22 touchdowns
* 760 rushing yards, 13 rushing touchdowns (most by a QB in NFL history)
* 2022 Pro Bowl selection
* Second-Team All-Pro
* NFL passing touchdowns leader (tied) at one point

=== Super Bowl LVII ===

On February 12, 2023, Hurts led the Eagles to Super Bowl LVII against the Kansas City Chiefs. Despite a strong performance including a rushing touchdown, the Eagles fell 38-35 in a closely contested game.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nfl.com/games/chiefs-at-eagles-2022-post-22 |title=Super Bowl LVII: Chiefs vs Eagles |publisher=NFL.com |date=February 12, 2023}}</ref>

=== Contract Extension ===

In April 2023, Hurts signed a five-year, $255 million contract extension with $179.3 million guaranteed, making him one of the highest-paid players in NFL history at the time. The deal cemented his status as the Eagles' franchise quarterback.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-jalen-hurts-agree-to-record-contract-extension |title=Eagles, Jalen Hurts agree to record contract extension |publisher=Philadelphia Eagles |date=April 17, 2023}}</ref>

== Playing Style ==

Hurts is known for his dual-threat abilities, combining strong pocket passing with elite rushing skills. His mental toughness, leadership qualities, and ability to perform in big moments have made him a respected figure both in the locker room and among Eagles fans.

His "tush push" quarterback sneak with the offensive line became one of the most effective plays in the NFL, leading to league-wide discussions about potential rule changes.

== Philadelphia Connection ==

Since joining the Eagles, Hurts has become deeply involved with the Philadelphia community. He has been praised for his work ethic, humility, and commitment to team success over individual accolades. His calm demeanor and leadership have earned him respect throughout the organization.

== See Also ==
* [[Philadelphia Eagles]]
* [[Lincoln Financial Field]]
* [[Super Bowl LVII]]

== References ==
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