:Jalen Hurts

Hurts attended Channelview High School in Channelview, Texas.{{Cite news |last=Gore |first=Leada |date=March 13, 2018 |title=Texas school bus crashes in Alabama: Channelview grad, Alabama QB Jalen Hurts responds |work=AL.com |publisher=Advance Publications |url=https://www.al.com/news/index.ssf/2018/03/school_bus_crash_in_alabama_ch.html |access-date=October 24, 2018}} Hurts's father, Averion, was the football coach at Channelview High School throughout his son's high school career. As a senior, he passed for 2,384 yards with 26 touchdown passes and rushed for 1,391 yards and 25 touchdowns. Hurts was a second-team all-district selection as a sophomore and was named the District 21-6A Overall MVP as a junior during his high school playing years. Throughout his high school career Hurts was rated as a four-star recruit and was ranked among the top dual-threat quarterbacks in the Class of 2016.{{Cite web |title=Jalen Hurts, 2016 Dual Threat Quarterback |url=https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/1648 |access-date=October 18, 2022 |website=Rivals.com |language=en-US}} Although Texas A&M made a strong push to recruit Hurts, Hurts committed to the University of Alabama on June 5, 2015. He was recruited by Alabama's defensive line coach Bo Davis and offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin.{{Cite web |last=Champlin |first=Drew |date=June 6, 2015 |title=Texas dual-threat QB Jalen Hurts commits to Alabama |url=http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2015/06/jalen_hurts_alabama_qb.html |access-date=October 17, 2020 |website=AL.com|publisher=Advance Publications}}

In addition to football, Hurts participated in powerlifting. As a sophomore in high school, Hurts was squatting {{convert|500|lb}} of weight and would eventually become regional finalist in the 198-pound weight class.{{Cite web |last=Zenitz |first=Matt |date=July 21, 2016 |title=Meet Alabama's promising freshman quarterback and former powerlifter |url=http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2016/07/meet_alabamas_promising_freshm.html |access-date=October 17, 2020 |website=AL.com|publisher=Advance Publications}}

{{see also|2016 Alabama Crimson Tide football team}}

As a true freshman for the Alabama Crimson Tide football team in 2016, Hurts competed to open the season as the starting quarterback.{{Cite web |last=Talty |first=John |date=February 18, 2016 |title=Jalen Hurts ready to compete at QB position after helping Tide prepare for Clemson |url=http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2016/02/jalen_hurts_ready_to_compete_a.html |access-date=December 1, 2020 |website=AL.com}}{{Cite web |last=Bender |first=Bill |date=August 29, 2016 |title=Who is Jalen Hurts? Five things to know about freshman competing for Alabama starting job |url=http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-football/news/jalen-hurts-who-is-alabamas-quarterback-freshman-qb-nick-saban-usc/zwq48r19tvz616t8ar4u81bkv |access-date=December 1, 2020 |website=Sporting News |archive-date=July 13, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180713073502/http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-football/news/jalen-hurts-who-is-alabamas-quarterback-freshman-qb-nick-saban-usc/zwq48r19tvz616t8ar4u81bkv |url-status=dead }} Blake Barnett started the first game against the USC Trojans, but by the second game, Hurts had taken over the starting role, becoming the first true freshman to start at quarterback for Alabama in 32 years (Vince Sutton in 1984 was the last).{{Cite web |last=Byington |first=Alex |date=September 21, 2016 |title=Before Hurts, Sutton left his mark as freshman QB |url=http://www.timesdaily.com/sports/alabama_football/before-hurts-sutton-left-his-mark-as-freshman-qb/article_6fe4a9f1-f528-5175-9ede-d54442a93f21.html |access-date=August 7, 2017 |website=Times Daily}}{{Cite web |last=Scarborough |first=Alex |date=September 10, 2016 |title=Jalen Hurts takes definitive lead in QB battle as Alabama rolls |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/sec/post/_/id/120544/jalen-hurts-takes-definitive-lead-in-qb-battle-as-alabama-topples-western-kentucky |access-date=December 1, 2020 |website=ESPN.com}}

Hurts produced a historic freshman season under head coach Nick Saban. He threw for 2,780 yards and 23 touchdowns with nine interceptions. His completion percentage was at 62.8 percent, and he finished the season with a quarterback rating of 139.12. He rushed for a total of 954 yards and 13 touchdowns, breaking the school single-season record for rushing yards by a quarterback, surpassing Steadman Shealy's previous record of 791 yards. He finished the 2016 season with 36 overall touchdowns breaking the previous record for touchdowns in a single season for the Crimson Tide (35) set by Blake Sims in 2014.{{Cite web |last=Potter |first=Charlie |date=November 28, 2016 |title=Stat Pack: Tide defense leads nation; Hurts sets records |url=https://247sports.com/Article/Alabama-Football-Stat-Pack-Crimson-Tide-defense-leads-nation-Jalen-Hurts-sets-Iron-Bowl-records-49350015/ |access-date=September 17, 2021 |website=247Sports |language=en-US}} Hurts became the first quarterback coached by Nick Saban to rush for more than 11 touchdowns in a single season. He was the first player in Alabama history to pass for 300 yards and rush for 100 yards in the same game and the first quarterback to rush for 120 yards or more in multiple games.{{Cite web |last=Tsoukalas |first=Tony |date=2016-11-13 |title=Hurts' historic day |url=https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/sports/college/alabama/2016/11/13/hurts-historic-day/93770382/ |access-date=2025-02-10 |website=Montgomery Advertiser}}

In the Iron Bowl game against Auburn, Hurts completed 75% of his passes, which set a new Iron Bowl record. Alabama concluded the 2016 regular season with a perfect 12–0 (8–0 SEC) record.{{cite web | last=George | first=Ben | title=Alabama Completes Undefeated Regular Season for 10th Time in 50 Years | website=Tide 100.9 | date=2016-11-28 | url=https://tide1009.com/alabama-completes-undefeated-regular-season-for-10th-time-in-50-years/ | access-date=2025-02-10}} On November 30, 2016, Hurts was declared one of the ten finalists for the Manning Award, which is given to the nation's top college quarterback.{{cite web | last=Potter | first=Charlie | title=Alabama's Jalen Hurts chosen as Manning Award finalist | website=247Sports | date=2016-11-30 | url=https://247sports.com/college/alabama/article/alabama-crimson-tide-football-qb-jalen-hurts-chosen-as-2016-manning-award-finalist-49420718/ | access-date=2025-02-10}} On December 3, 2016, he led his team to win the 2016 SEC Championship by a score of 54–16 over the Florida Gators and was subsequently named SEC Offensive Player of the Year, SEC Freshman of the Year, and received Freshman All-American from several publications.{{cite web | last=Talty | first=John | title=How Alabama throttled Florida, 54-16, for another SEC title | website=al | date=2016-12-04 | url=https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2016/12/how_alabama_throttled_florida.html | access-date=2025-02-10}}{{cite web | title=2016 SEC Football Awards announced | website=Southeastern Conference | date=2016-12-20 | url=https://www.secsports.com/news/2016/12/2016-sec-football-awards-announced | access-date=2025-02-10}}{{cite web | last=Wittry | first=Andy | title=Jalen Hurts: College football career, stats, highlights, records | website=NCAA.com | date=2025-02-09 | url=https://www.ncaa.com/news/football/article/2025-02-09/jalen-hurts-college-football-career-stats-highlights-records#:~:text=Here%20are%20the%20awards%20and,Offensive%20Player%20of%20the%20Year | access-date=2025-02-10}} Hurts was featured on the cover page of Sports Illustrated College Football Playoff magazine on December 6, 2016.{{Cite web |last=McFadden |first=William |date=December 6, 2016 |title=Photo: Jalen Hurts featured on cover of Sports Illustrated |url=https://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/alabama-football/photo-jalen-hurts-on-sports-illustrated-cover/ |access-date=September 17, 2021 |website=Saturday Down South}} On January 9, 2017, top-seeded Alabama lost the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship against the Clemson Tigers by a score of 35–31.{{Cite news |last=Russo |first=Ralph |date=January 10, 2017 |title=Watson and Clemson dethrone top-ranked Tide, 35–31 |work=Associated Press |publisher=AP Sports |agency=Associated Press |location=Tampa, Florida |url=http://collegefootball.ap.org/article/watson-and-clemson-dethrone-top-ranked-tide-35-31 |access-date=April 28, 2017 |archive-date=April 16, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170416143627/http://collegefootball.ap.org/article/watson-and-clemson-dethrone-top-ranked-tide-35-31 |url-status=dead }} The bowl game was played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. Hurts passed and rushed for a touchdown in the loss.{{Cite web |title=College Football Playoff National Championship - Clemson vs Alabama Box Score, January 9, 2017 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2017-01-09-alabama.html |access-date=2025-02-10 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}

{{see also|2017 Alabama Crimson Tide football team}}

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In 2017, Hurts led the Tide to an 11–1 regular season record, losing 26–14 to Auburn in the regular season finale.{{Cite web |title=2017 Alabama Crimson Tide Schedule and Results |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/alabama/2017-schedule.html |access-date=2025-02-10 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} The Tide still qualified for the College Football Playoff as the #4 seed, where they played Clemson in the 2018 Sugar Bowl semifinal.{{cite web | last=Rome | first=Chandler | title=Alabama makes football playoff, gets rematch with Clemson | website=Montgomery Advertiser | date=2017-12-03 | url=https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/sports/college/alabama/2017/12/03/alabama-makes-football-playoff-gets-rematch-clemson/917140001/ | access-date=2025-02-10}} Hurts was the offensive MVP for the 24–6 win.{{Cite magazine |last=Niesen |first=Joan |date=January 2, 2018 |title=Jalen Hurts May Not Be the Flashiest QB, but He's a Vital and Overlooked Part of Alabama's Offense |url=https://www.si.com/college-football/2018/01/02/alabama-jalen-hurts-sugar-bowl-clemson |access-date=September 17, 2021 |magazine=Sports Illustrated}}

Going up against the Georgia Bulldogs in the 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship, Alabama fell behind 13–0 at halftime, and Hurts was benched in favor of true freshman Tua Tagovailoa.{{Cite web |last=Kercheval |first=Ben |date=January 8, 2018 |title=Alabama vs. Georgia: Freshman QB Tua Tagovailoa replaces Jalen Hurts at halftime |url=https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/alabama-vs-georgia-freshman-qb-tua-tagovailoa-replaces-jalen-hurts-at-halftime/ |access-date=October 8, 2018 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}} Tagovailoa led the Crimson Tide to a come-from-behind 26–23 victory in overtime.{{Cite web |last=Waldstein |first=David |date=January 9, 2018 |title=Alabama Wins National Championship With a Halftime Twist |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/09/sports/alabama-national-championship.html |access-date=October 8, 2018 |website=New York Times |language=en}}

Hurts finished the 2017 season with 2,081 passing yards, 17 passing touchdowns, and one interception to go along with 855 rushing yards and eight rushing touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Jalen Hurts 2017 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jalen-hurts-1/gamelog/2017/ |access-date=October 8, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}

{{see also|2018 Alabama Crimson Tide football team}}

After Tagovailoa led the Crimson Tide to victory in the National Championship the year before, questions arose if Hurts would remain the starting quarterback for Alabama.{{Cite web |last=Peck |first=Jared |date=August 27, 2018 |title=Who will be Alabama's starting QB? 'I wish we could talk about something else,' Saban says |url=https://www.kentucky.com/sports/college/SEC/article217397365.html |access-date=October 8, 2018 |website=Kentucky.com |language=en}} In the season opener against Louisville, Tagovailoa was the starter. Hurts came into the game in a rotation. He had 70 passing yards in the 51–14 victory.{{Cite web |date=September 2, 2018 |title=What Nick Saban said after Alabama rolled Louisville 51–14 |url=https://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/alabama-football/nick-saban-alabama-louisville-51-14/ |access-date=October 8, 2018 |website=Saturday Down South |language=en-US}} Tagovailoa was officially named the starter going into the next game against Arkansas State.{{Cite web |date=September 3, 2018 |title=No. 1 Alabama names Tua Tagovailoa starting quarterback |url=http://www.staradvertiser.com/2018/09/03/sports/sports-breaking/no-1-alabama-officially-names-tua-tagovailoa-starting-quarterback/ |access-date=October 8, 2018 |website=Honolulu Star-Advertiser |language=en-US |agency=Associated Press}} In a backup role, Hurts earned significant playing time in the 2018 season.{{Cite web |last=Byington |first=Alex |date=September 9, 2018 |title=Alabama's Hurts responds, produces in new backup role |url=https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/sports/2018/09/09/alabamas-hurts-responds-produces-new-backup-role/1250430002/ |access-date=October 8, 2018 |website=The Montgomery Advertiser |language=en}} He made ten appearances in the regular season, passing for seven touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Jalen Hurts College Gamelog |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jalen-hurts-1/gamelog/2018/ |access-date=2025-02-10 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}

In the 2018 SEC Championship Game, he relieved an injured Tagovailoa and led the team to a 35–28 comeback victory against Georgia.{{Cite web |last=Byington |first=Alex |date=December 3, 2018 |title=How Jalen Hurts saved the day in Hollywood fashion |url=https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/sports/2018/12/03/how-jalen-hurts-saved-day-hollywood-fashion/2195953002/ |access-date=September 17, 2021 |website=The Montgomery Advertiser |language=en-US}} Alabama moved to 13–0 and secured a spot in the College Football Playoff.{{Cite web |last=Staats |first=Wayne |date=December 19, 2018 |title=College Football Playoff: Alabama, Clemson, Notre Dame and Oklahoma in top four |url=https://www.ncaa.com/news/football/article/2018-12-02/college-football-playoff-alabama-clemson-notre-dame-and-oklahoma |access-date=April 5, 2023 |website=NCAA.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=2018 Alabama Crimson Tide Schedule and Results |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/alabama/2018-schedule.html |access-date=April 5, 2023 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}

Hurts completed his B.A. in communication and information sciences in December 2018.

{{see also|2019 Oklahoma Sooners football team}}

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On January 16, 2019, Hurts announced via social media that he would be transferring to the University of Oklahoma for his final year of eligibility. As a graduate transfer, he was eligible to play for the 2019 season.{{Cite news |last=Scarborough |first=Alex |date=January 16, 2019 |title=Alabama QB Jalen Hurts will transfer to Oklahoma for senior season |language=en |work=ESPN.com |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/25778069/alabama-quarterback-jalen-hurts-transfer-oklahoma-senior-season%3fplatform=amp |access-date=January 16, 2019}}

In his first game as a Sooner on September 1, 2019, Hurts shattered Oklahoma's single-game yardage record in a debut (previously held by Baker Mayfield when he put up 396 yards of total offense against Akron in 2015), putting up 508 yards of total offense against Houston.{{Cite web |last=Conover |first=Brayden |date=September 1, 2019 |title=Jalen Hurts breaks Baker Mayfield's yardage record for a player in a debut |url=https://soonerswire.usatoday.com/2019/09/01/jalen-hurts-breaks-baker-mayfields-yardage-record-for-a-player-in-a-debut/ |access-date=September 2, 2019 |website=Sooners Wire|publisher=USA Today |language=English}} On September 28, in a 55–14 victory over Texas Tech, he had 415 passing yards, three passing touchdowns, and one interception to go along with nine carries for 70 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown.{{Cite web |title=Texas Tech at Oklahoma Box Score, September 28, 2019 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2019-09-28-oklahoma.html |access-date=January 1, 2020 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} Hurts helped lead Oklahoma to a 7–0 start to the season. The team's first setback came against Kansas State on October 26. In the 48–41 loss, Hurts passed for 395 yards and a passing touchdown to go along with 19 carries for 96 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Oklahoma at Kansas State Box Score, October 26, 2019 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2019-10-26-kansas-state.html |access-date=January 1, 2020 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}

Hurts helped lead Oklahoma to a Big 12 Championship and a spot in the College Football Playoff.{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Erick |date=December 7, 2019 |title=Oklahoma boosts playoff hopes after beating Baylor for its fifth Big 12 title in a row |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/big12/2019/12/07/oklahoma-college-football-playoff-race-big-12-title-vs-baylor/4366222002/ |access-date=January 1, 2020 |website=USA TODAY |language=en-US}} The Sooners' season ended with a 63–28 loss to LSU in the 2019 Peach Bowl.{{Cite web |title=Peach Bowl – Oklahoma vs LSU Box Score, December 28, 2019 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2019-12-28-louisiana-state.html |access-date=January 1, 2020 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} Hurts recorded a successful season with the Sooners, recording 3,851 passing yards, 32 passing touchdowns, and eight interceptions to go along with 1,298 rushing yards and 20 rushing touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Jalen Hurts 2019 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jalen-hurts-1/gamelog/2019 |access-date=January 1, 2020 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} He finished second in the Heisman Trophy voting to Joe Burrow.{{Cite web |title=2019 Heisman Trophy Voting |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/awards/heisman-2019.html |access-date=January 1, 2020 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}

Hurts' improvement at Oklahoma was further reflected in his rise from a questionable NFL prospect at Alabama to earning early-round NFL Draft projections following his sole season as a Sooner.{{Cite web |last1=Kiper Jr. |first1=Mel |author-link1=Mel Kiper Jr. |last2=McShay |first2=Todd |author-link2=Todd McShay |date=October 8, 2019 |title=Is Jalen Hurts a legit NFL prospect? Kiper & McShay debate |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2020/insider/story/_/id/27792380/is-jalen-hurts-legit-nfl-prospect-kiper-mcshay-debate |access-date=January 1, 2025 |website=ESPN+ |language=en}}

Hurts completed his M.A. in human relations in May 2023.{{Citation |title=Commencement 2023|date=May 12, 2023 |url=https://issuu.com/cmshelp-ou/docs/commencement_program_2023_digital_ |page=61 |publisher=University of Oklahoma}}

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{{see also|2020 Philadelphia Eagles season}}

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The Philadelphia Eagles selected Hurts 53rd overall in the second round of the 2020 NFL draft.{{Cite news |last=Rosenstein |first=Mike |date=April 24, 2020 |title=NFL Draft 2020: Oklahoma's Jalen Hurts to Eagles stuns the world 'I don't get it' |work=NJ.com |url=https://www.nj.com/eagles/2020/04/nfl-draft-2020-oklahomas-jalen-hurts-to-eagles-stuns-the-world-i-dont-get-it.html |access-date=April 24, 2020}} After originally being named the third-string quarterback behind Nate Sudfeld, he gained the backup position at Week 2, mainly so he could be used for quarterback runs or as a decoy.{{Cite web |last=Grotz |first=Bob |date=September 20, 2020 |title=Eagles Notebook: Hurts' first action is mostly as a decoy |url=https://www.readingeagle.com/2020/09/20/eagles-notebook-hurts-first-action-is-mostly-as-a-decoy/ |access-date=April 18, 2023 |website=Reading Eagle |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Inabinett |first=Mark |date=September 30, 2020 |title=Jalen Hurts beats Tua Tagovailoa to the field in NFL |url=https://www.al.com/sports/2020/09/jalen-hurts-beats-tua-tagovailoa-to-the-field-in-nfl.html |access-date=April 18, 2023 |website=AL.com |language=en}}

On December 6, 2020, Hurts relieved Carson Wentz, who was benched due to ineffective play, against the Green Bay Packers.{{Cite magazine |last=Orr |first=Conor |date=December 6, 2020 |title=Carson Wentz benched: No going back now |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2020/12/07/carson-wentz-benched-no-going-back-now |access-date=April 18, 2023 |magazine=Sports Illustrated}} In this Week 13 matchup, Hurts threw his career first passing touchdown to Greg Ward and finished with 109 passing yards with a touchdown and an interception in the 30–16 loss.{{Cite web |title=Philadelphia Eagles at Green Bay Packers – December 6th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202012060gnb.htm |access-date=December 8, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On December 8, 2020, Hurts was named the starter for their Week 14 game against the New Orleans Saints.{{Cite web |last=Sullivan |first=Tyler |date=December 8, 2020 |title=Jalen Hurts named Eagles starter for Week 14 vs. Saints, Carson Wentz demoted to backup |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/jalen-hurts-named-eagles-starter-for-week-14-vs-saints-carson-wentz-demoted-to-backup/ |access-date=December 14, 2021 |website=CBS Sports}}{{Cite web |last=Shook |first=Nick |date=December 8, 2020 |title=Eagles bench Carson Wentz; rookie Jalen Hurts to start at QB vs. Saints |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/eagles-bench-carson-wentz-rookie-jalen-hurts-to-start-at-qb-vs-saints |access-date=December 9, 2020 |website=NFL.com}} In his first NFL start, Hurts completed 17 of 30 passing attempts for 167 passing yards and one touchdown, leading the Eagles to a 24–21 win. Hurts also added 106 rushing yards, totaling 273 all purpose yards.{{Cite web |title=New Orleans Saints at Philadelphia Eagles – December 13th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202012130phi.htm |access-date=December 16, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On December 20, 2020, in Week 15 against the Arizona Cardinals, Hurts finished with 338 passing yards, three passing touchdowns, 63 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown in the 33–26 loss.{{Cite web |title=Philadelphia Eagles at Arizona Cardinals – December 20th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202012200crd.htm |access-date=December 20, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

In Week 16 against the Dallas Cowboys, Hurts threw for 342 yards, one touchdown, two interceptions, and rushed for 69 yards during the 37–17 loss.{{Cite web |title=Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys – December 27th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202012270dal.htm |access-date=December 30, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

In Week 17 against the Washington Football Team on Sunday Night Football, Hurts threw for 72 yards and an interception and rushed for 34 yards and two touchdowns before being benched in favor of Sudfeld during the 20–14 loss.{{Cite web |title=Washington Football Team at Philadelphia Eagles – January 3rd, 2021 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202101030phi.htm |access-date=January 7, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Hurts's benching drew allegations of Eagles head coach Doug Pederson attempting to deliberately lose the game;{{Cite magazine |last=Gartland |first=Dan |date=January 4, 2021 |title=Doug Pederson Explains Benching Jalen Hurts for Nate Sudfeld: 'I Was Coaching to Win' |url=https://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2021/01/04/eagles-doug-pederson-nate-sudfeld-explanation |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210105011239/https://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2021/01/04/eagles-doug-pederson-nate-sudfeld-explanation |archive-date=January 5, 2021 |access-date=January 12, 2021 |magazine=Sports Illustrated}}{{Cite web |last=McManus |first=Tim |date=January 4, 2021 |title=Philadelphia Eagles' Doug Pederson says he was 'coaching to win' against Washington, wanted to get Nate Sudfeld some reps |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30648412/philadelphia-eagles-doug-pederson-says-was-coaching-win-washington-wanted-get-nate-sudfeld-some-reps |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210109084154/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30648412/philadelphia-eagles-doug-pederson-says-was-coaching-win-washington-wanted-get-nate-sudfeld-some-reps |archive-date=January 9, 2021 |access-date=January 12, 2021 |website=ESPN}}{{Cite web |last=McLane |first=Jeff |date=January 4, 2021 |title=Eagles players, coaches were shocked by Doug Pederson's QB switch, resulting in sideline confrontations |url=https://www.inquirer.com/eagles/doug-pederson-eagles-tank-jason-kelce-jalen-hurts-nate-sudfeld-joe-judge-20210104.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210105212138/https://www.inquirer.com/eagles/doug-pederson-eagles-tank-jason-kelce-jalen-hurts-nate-sudfeld-joe-judge-20210104.html |archive-date=January 5, 2021 |access-date=January 12, 2021 |website=The Philadelphia Inquirer}} Pederson was fired shortly afterwards.{{Cite web |last=Shook |first=Nick |date=January 11, 2021 |title=Eagles fire head coach Doug Pederson after five seasons |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/eagles-fire-head-coach-doug-pederson-after-five-seasons |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210111201343/https://www.nfl.com/news/eagles-fire-head-coach-doug-pederson-after-five-seasons |archive-date=January 11, 2021 |access-date=January 11, 2021 |website=NFL.com}}

{{see also|2021 Philadelphia Eagles season}}

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Before the start of the regular season, Hurts switched his jersey number to No. 1, which had become available with the departure of punter Cameron Johnston.{{Cite web |last=McManus |first=Tim |date=April 2, 2021 |title=Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts switches uniform to No. 1 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31183777/philadelphia-eagles-qb-jalen-hurts-switches-uniform-no-1 |access-date=September 17, 2021 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} On August 31, 2021, Hurts was named the starter for the regular season by new head coach Nick Sirianni.{{Cite web |last=McPherson |first=Chris |date=August 31, 2021 |title=Nick Sirianni confirms Jalen Hurts, Jordan Mailata starters |url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/nick-sirianni-confirms-jalen-hurts-jordan-mailata-starters |access-date=September 17, 2021 |website=www.philadelphiaeagles.com |language=en-US}}

In the season opener against the Atlanta Falcons, Hurts led the Eagles to a 32–6 victory, throwing for three touchdowns and a passer rating of 126.4.{{Cite web |date=September 12, 2021 |title=New era in Philly: Hurts 3 TDs, Eagles rout Falcons 32–6 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/401326315 |access-date=September 17, 2021 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |agency=Associated Press}} During a Week 12 loss to the New York Giants, Hurts suffered an ankle injury which kept him out for the following week's game against the New York Jets.{{Cite web |date=December 5, 2021 |title=Eagles' Jalen Hurts: Has high ankle sprain |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/eagles-jalen-hurts-has-high-ankle-sprain/ |access-date=January 3, 2022 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}} The Eagles won that game 33–18 led by backup quarterback Gardner Minshew.{{Cite web |date=December 5, 2021 |title=Minshew steps in, Eagles score on 1st 7 drives to beat Jets |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/401326517 |access-date=January 3, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |agency=Associated Press}} Hurts returned after the bye week in a Week 15 matchup against Washington en route to a 27–17 victory.{{Cite web |date=December 21, 2021 |title=Jalen Hurts has 3 TDs, Eagles come back to beat Washington |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/401326542 |access-date=January 3, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |agency=Associated Press}}

Hurts helped lead the Eagles to a playoff berth after defeating the Washington Football Team 20–16 in Week 17 and with wins from the San Francisco 49ers and Packers later that day.{{Cite web |date=January 2, 2022 |title=Eagles secure their spot in the playoffs |url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-secure-their-spot-in-the-playoffs |access-date=January 3, 2022 |website=www.philadelphiaeagles.com |language=en-US}} On December 23, 2021, Hurts was named a 2021 Pro Bowl National Football Conference (NFC) alternate.{{Cite tweet |title=#Eagles QB Jalen Hurts confirmed that he's a Pro Bowl alternate at QB for the NFC. |url=https://twitter.com/jeff_mclane/status/1474090899097460737 |number=1474090899097460737 |last=McLane |first=Jeff |user=Jeff_McLane |date=December 23, 2021 |access-date=December 23, 2021}} In the 2021 season, Hurts finished with 3,144 passing yards, 16 passing touchdowns, and nine interceptions to go along with 139 carries for 784 rushing yards and ten rushing touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Jalen Hurts 2021 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HurtJa00/gamelog/2021/ |access-date=October 18, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He led all quarterbacks in rushing yards and rushing touchdowns in the 2021 season.{{Cite web |title=2021 NFL Rushing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2021/rushing.htm |access-date=October 18, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference}}

In the Wild Card Round against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Hurts threw for 258 yards and a touchdown, but he fumbled once and threw two interceptions in the 31–15 loss.{{Cite web |title=Wild Card – Philadelphia Eagles at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – January 16th, 2022 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202201160tam.htm |access-date=September 20, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

{{see also|2022 Philadelphia Eagles season}}

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Hurts completed 22 of his 35 pass attempts for 340 yards and three touchdowns in a 24–8 victory to improve to 3–0 on the season.{{Cite web |last=Frank |first=Reuben |date=September 26, 2022 |title=10 mind-blowing Jalen Hurts stats after win over Commanders |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/eagles/10-mind-blowing-jalen-hurts-stats-after-eagles-win-over-commanders |access-date=September 28, 2022 |website=NBC Sports}} For his performance, Hurts was named NFC Offensive Player of Month for September, becoming the first Eagles player to win the award since 2017.{{Cite web |last=Green |first=Dave |date=September 29, 2022 |title=Eagles' Jalen Hurts named NFC Offensive Player of Month |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/eagles-jalen-hurts-named-nfc-131139018.html |access-date=September 29, 2022 |website=Yahoo! Sports}} After a 29–17 victory over the Houston Texans, Hurts became the first Eagles quarterback to lead the team to an 8–0 record.{{Cite web |date=November 4, 2022 |title=Jalen Hurts helms Eagles past Texans for first 8–0 start in club history |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/nov/04/philadelphia-eagles-houston-texas-game-report |access-date=November 10, 2022 |website=The Guardian |agency=Associated Press}}

In Week 12, Hurts rushed for 157 yards and threw for 153 yards and two touchdowns in a 40–33 win over the Packers, earning NFC Offensive Player of the Week.{{Cite web |last=Gordon |first=Grant |date=November 30, 2022 |title=Eagles QB Jalen Hurts, Raiders RB Josh Jacobs lead Players of the Week |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/players-of-the-week-2022-week-12-jalen-hurts-josh-jacobs |access-date=February 10, 2023 |website=NFL.com}} He became the first player with 150+ rushing yards, 150+ passing yards and multiple passing touchdowns in a single game.{{Cite web |last=Ignudo |first=Tom |date=November 28, 2022 |title=Eagles-Packers by the numbers: Inside Hurts' historic night |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/eagles-packers-jalen-hurts-quarterback-rushing-yards-nfl/ |access-date=February 10, 2023 |website=CBS News |language=en-US}} In Week 13, Hurts threw 380 pass yards and four total touchdowns (three passing, one rushing) against the Tennessee Titans, becoming the first Eagles player with at least 350 pass yards, three passing touchdowns, and a rushing touchdown in the same game.{{Cite web |last=Holzman-Escareno |first=Anthony |date=December 5, 2022 |title=NFL stats and records, Week 13: Jalen Hurts breaks multiple Eagles records in win over Titans |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-stats-and-records-week-13-jalen-hurts-breaks-multiple-eagles-records-in-win- |access-date=January 25, 2023 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US}}

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With a Week 14 win over the Giants, Hurts led the Eagles to a consecutive playoff berth. A day after the win over the Bears, it was revealed that Hurts sprained his throwing shoulder, ruling him out for the Eagles' Week 16 game against the Cowboys.{{Cite web |last=Spadaro |first=Dave |date=December 22, 2022 |title=Nick Sirianni announces that Gardner Minshew will start at Cowboys |url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/nick-sirianni-announces-that-gardner-minshew-will-start-at-cowboys-jalen-hurts |access-date=December 22, 2022 |website=Philadelphia Eagles}}{{Cite web |last=Kerr |first=Jeff |date=December 22, 2022 |title=Jalen Hurts injury: Nick Sirianni not ruling out Eagles QB vs. Cowboys; Hurts says 'definitely a chance' |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/jalen-hurts-injury-nick-sirianni-not-ruling-out-eagles-qb-vs-cowboys-hurts-says-definitely-a-chance/ |access-date=December 22, 2022 |website=CBSSports.com}} Despite his injury, Hurts would help lead the Eagles to a 22–16 victory over the Giants in Week 18.{{Cite web |last=Alper |first=Josh |date=January 9, 2023 |title=Nick Sirianni: Jalen Hurts was hurting bad Sunday |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2023/01/08/nick-sirianni-jalen-hurts-was-hurting-bad-sunday/ |access-date=February 10, 2023 |website=ProFootballTalk |language=en-US}}

Hurts finished the season with a starting record of 14–1, tying a franchise-best (with Randall Cunningham) 35 total touchdowns (22 passing, 13 rushing) to just six interceptions,{{cite news |last=McEvoy |first=Colin |title=The Ultimate Sibling Rivalry: 8 Sets of Brothers Who Faced Off in Sports Championships |work=Biography |date=February 9, 2023 |url=https://www.biography.com/athletes/a42805051/brothers-who-have-faced-off-in-championships |accessdate=February 12, 2023}} 3,701 passing yards, and a 101.5 quarterback rating. As a result of his play in the 2022 season, Hurts was named to his first career Pro Bowl,{{cite web |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/2023-pro-bowl-games-complete-nfc-roster-revealed |title=2023 Pro Bowl Games: Complete NFC roster revealed |work=NFL.com |date=December 21, 2022 |access-date=February 7, 2023}} and was a Second Team All-Pro.{{cite web |url=https://apnews.com/article/los-angeles-rams-new-york-giants-jets-nfl-sports-5c6ce994bdb1710500ec03ec784177a8 |title=2022 NFL All-Pro Team Roster |work=AP News |agency=Associated Press |date=January 13, 2023 |access-date=February 7, 2023}} On January 25, 2023, Hurts was named as one of the five finalists for the NFL Most Valuable Player Award, where he would eventually finish second in voting.{{cite web |url=https://apnews.com/article/nfl-awards-mvp-coach-of-the-year-rookie-of-the-year-749e5bf5c9d3c7cd37872f34b49e0928 |title=Hurts, Jefferson, Mahomes among AP NFL MVP finalists |work=AP News |last=Maaddi |first=Rob |date=January 25, 2023 |access-date=February 7, 2023}}{{cite web |last=Shook |first=Nick |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/chiefs-qb-patrick-mahomes-wins-second-ap-nfl-most-valuable-player-award |title=Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes wins second AP NFL Most Valuable Player award |work=NFL.com |date=February 9, 2023 |access-date=February 11, 2025}}

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On January 21, 2023, Hurts led the Eagles to a 38–7 victory over the Giants in the Divisional Round of the 2022–23 NFL playoffs.{{Cite web |last=Morgan |first=Emmanuel |date=January 22, 2023 |title=Giants' Surprising Season Ends With a Dominant Eagles Win |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/21/sports/football/eagles-giants-nfl-playoffs.html |access-date=February 10, 2023 |website=The New York Times |language=en-US}} In doing so, Hurts won his first playoff game, and later led the Eagles to a 31–7 win in the NFC Championship against the 49ers to advance to Super Bowl LVII and face the Kansas City Chiefs.{{Cite web |last=Morgan |first=Emmanuel |date=January 29, 2023 |title=N.F.C. Championship: Eagles Beat 49ers, 31–7, to Claim Spot in the Super Bowl |url=https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/01/29/sports/eagles-49ers-score |access-date=February 10, 2023 |website=The New York Times |language=en-US}} In the game, Hurts threw for 304 yards and a touchdown, and rushed for 70 yards and scored three rushing touchdowns, the most rushing yards and rushing touchdowns by a quarterback in Super Bowl history. His three touchdowns and a two-point conversion also tied the record for most points scored in a Super Bowl with 20. However, Hurts also lost a fumble which was returned for a touchdown by Nick Bolton in the second quarter, and attempted a Hail Mary pass on the last play of the game which fell short as the Eagles lost to the Chiefs, 38–35.{{cite web|url=https://clutchpoints.com/super-bowl-57-news-jalen-hurts-sets-wild-record-with-game-tying-run-vs-chiefs|title=Jalen Hurts sets wild record with game-tying run vs. Chiefs in Super Bowl 57|website=ClutchPoints|last=Guinhawa|first=Angelo|date=February 12, 2023|access-date=February 12, 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://clutchpoints.com/super-bowl-57-news-eagles-jalen-hurts-breaks-nfl-record-with-massive-performance-vs-patrick-mahomes-chiefs|title=Eagles' Jalen Hurts breaks NFL record with massive performance vs Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs|website=ClutchPoints|last=Villas|first=Rexwell|date=February 12, 2023|access-date=February 12, 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://apnews.com/article/super-bowl-jalen-hurts-philadelphia-eagles-4e35f23e4df01cd39d01120565d18807|title=Jalen Hurts' brilliant Super Bowl effort falls short|website=Associated Press|last=Dubow|first=Josh|date=February 12, 2023|access-date=February 12, 2023}} He was ranked third by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2023.{{Cite web |title=2023 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2023-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=February 24, 2024 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

{{see also|2023 Philadelphia Eagles season}}

On April 17, 2023, Hurts signed a five-year contract extension for $255 million ($180 million guaranteed), making him the highest paid player in NFL history, although that was surpassed just 10 days later by Lamar Jackson's contract with the Baltimore Ravens. The deal also includes a no-trade clause, the first in Eagles history.{{Cite web |last=DeArdo |first=Bryan |date=April 17, 2023 |title=Eagles' Jalen Hurts agrees to five-year, $255 million extension, becomes highest-paid player in NFL history |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/eagles-jalen-hurts-agrees-to-five-year-255-million-extension-becomes-highest-paid-player-in-nfl-history/ |access-date=April 18, 2023 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}

In Week 8, Hurts threw for 319 yards and four touchdowns in a 38–31 win over the Washington Commanders, earning NFC Offensive Player of the Week.{{Cite web |last=Gordon |first=Grant |date=November 1, 2023 |title=Bengals QB Joe Burrow, Eagles QB Jalen Hurts highlight Players of the Week |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/bengals-qb-joe-burrow-eagles-qb-jalen-hurts-highlight-players-of-the-week |access-date=February 24, 2024 |website=NFL.com}} In a Week 9 game against the Cowboys, Hurts scored his 33rd career rushing touchdown, surpassing Randall Cunningham for the most by a quarterback in franchise history.{{Cite web |last=Gelston |first=Dan |date=November 6, 2023 |title=Eagles stand strong as best in NFL even as Jalen Hurts stands in pain on bad knee |url=https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/national/story/2023-11-06/eagles-stand-strong-as-best-in-nfl-even-as-jalen-hurts-stands-in-pain-on-bad-knee |access-date=December 31, 2023 |website=San Diego Union-Tribune |language=en |agency=Associated Press}} In Week 12, Hurts achieved his 10th rushing touchdown for the season and finished with 265 total passing and rushing yards and five touchdowns in a 37–34 win over the Buffalo Bills. He became the first quarterback in NFL history to have three consecutive seasons with at least 10 rushing touchdowns each.{{cite web|url=https://clutchpoints.com/eagles-news-jalen-hurts-cements-status-as-the-ultimate-dual-threat-qb-with-crazy-rushing-td-feat|title=Eagles' Jalen Hurts cements delivers crazy rushing TD feat|website=ClutchPoints|last=Silverman|first=Steve|date=November 26, 2023|access-date=November 26, 2023}} In Week 16, in a game against the Giants, Hurts scored his 15th rushing touchdown of the season, breaking the record for rushing touchdowns in a single season by a quarterback, which was previously set by Cam Newton in 2011.{{cite web|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10102494-eagles-jalen-hurts-breaks-cam-newtons-single-season-qb-rushing-td-record|title=Eagles' Jalen Hurts Breaks Cam Newton's Single-Season QB Rushing TD Record|website=Bleacher Report|last=Sam|first=Doric|date=December 25, 2023|access-date=December 27, 2023}} The following week, in a game against the Cardinals, Hurts scored his 36th total touchdown of the season with a throw to wide receiver Julio Jones, breaking the franchise record held by Randall Cunningham that Hurts had tied the season prior.{{Cite web |title=Jalen Hurts 2023 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HurtJa00.htm |access-date=December 31, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In Week 18, Hurts suffered a dislocated middle finger against the Giants and was taken out of the game early. The following week, the Eagles lost 32–9 in the Wild Card round of the playoffs against the Buccaneers.{{Cite web |last=Shook |first=Nick |date=January 15, 2024 |title=NFL playoffs: What We Learned from Buccaneers' win over Eagles on Super Wild Card Weekend |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/2023-nfl-playoffs-what-we-learned-eagles-buccaneers-super-wild-card-weekend |access-date=January 17, 2024 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US}} He earned Pro Bowl honors for the 2023 season.{{Cite web |last=Reiner |first=Olivia |date=January 30, 2024 |title=Eagles' Jalen Hurts and Darius Slay added to Pro Bowl |url=https://www.inquirer.com/eagles/eagles-pro-bowl-jalen-hurts-darius-slay-aj-brown-20240130.html |access-date=February 24, 2024 |website=Inquirer.com |language=en}} Hurts ultimately finished the season with career highs in passing and rushing touchdowns, but also set career highs in interceptions and fumbles lost.{{Cite web |last=Page |first=Jonny |date=January 29, 2024 |title=Eagles Film Review: Jalen Hurts is still an excellent quarterback despite taking a step back in 2023 |url=https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2024/1/29/24047906/eagles-film-review-jalen-hurts-is-still-an-excellent-quarterback-despite-taking-a-step-back-in-2023 |access-date=June 2, 2024 |website=Bleeding Green Nation|publisher=SB Nation |language=en}} Hurts was ranked 15th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2024.{{Cite web |title=2024 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2024-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=September 7, 2024 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

{{see also|2024 Philadelphia Eagles season}}

In his season debut, Hurts led the Eagles to a 34–29 victory over the Green Bay Packers in Brazil, completing 20 of 34 passes for 278 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions.{{cite web | title=Game Highlights: Eagles 34, Packers 29 | website=Philadelphia Eagles | date=September 7, 2024 | url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/video/game-highlights-eagles-34-packers-29-week-1-2024 | access-date=November 19, 2024}} After an 2–2 start to the season, where Hurts accumulated six touchdowns and seven turnovers, the following the bye week, Hurts led the Eagles to a 20–16 victory over the Cleveland Browns, passing for 264 yards, two touchdowns and no turnovers.[https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/browns-vs-eagles-game-recap-october-13-2024-nfl-week-6 Browns vs. Eagles Game Recap | October 13, 2024 | NFL Week 6], PhiladelphiaEagles.com, October 13, 2024{{cite news |last1=McManus |first1=Tim |title=Will Hurts - Brown episode change balance for Eagles offense? |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/42935701/philadelphia-eagles-aj-brown-jalen-hurts-attention-passing-game |access-date=January 12, 2025 |work=ESPN |date=December 13, 2024}}{{cite web |title=Jalen Hurts 2024 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HurtJa00/gamelog/2024/ |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |access-date=January 12, 2025}} In Week 8, Hurts guided the Eagles to a commanding 37–17 road win victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, throwing for 236 yards scoring two one-yard rushing touchdowns and a passing touchdown. [https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-vs-bengals-game-recap-october-27-2024-nfl-week-8 Eagles vs. Bengals Game Recap | October 27, 2024 | NFL Week 8], PhiladelphiaEagles.com, October 27, 2024On November 10, Hurts accounted for four total touchdowns—two passing and two rushing—along with one interception in a 34–6 rout of the Cowboys.{{cite web | title=Eagles 34-6 Cowboys (Nov 10, 2024) | website=StatMuse | date=November 10, 2024 | url=https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/game/11-10-2024-phi-at-dal-18631 | access-date=November 19, 2024}} It marked the third time the Eagles scored over 30 points in a game and the second time they accomplished the feat against a division rival.{{cite web | title=Philadelphia Eagles 2024 Schedule & Results | website=StatMuse | url=https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/team/philadelphia-eagles-49/schedule/2024 | access-date=November 19, 2024}}

In Week 14 against the Carolina Panthers, Hurts accounted for three total touchdowns—two passing and one rushing,

helping the Eagles clinch their fourth consecutive playoff berth in a 22–16 win.{{Cite web |last1=Howe |first1=Jeff |last2=Mack |first2=Austin |date=December 9, 2024 |title=NFL playoff picture after Week 14: Bucs reclaim NFC South lead; Eagles clinch playoff berth |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5966559/2024/12/09/nfl-playoff-picture-week-14-updates/ |access-date=December 31, 2024 |website=The New York Times}} The next week, Hurts threw for 290 yards, two touchdowns, and added a rushing score in a 27–13 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, leading the Eagles to their first franchise 10-game win streak.{{Cite magazine |last=Kracz |first=Ed |date=December 17, 2024 |title=Eagles React To Setting Franchise-Record For Consecutive Wins |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/eagles/news/eagles-react-to-setting-franchise-record-for-consecutive-wins-ed9 |access-date=December 31, 2024 |magazine=Sports Illustrated}}On December 22, Hurts suffered a concussion against the Commanders in Week 16 in the first quarter and did not return, ending their win streak in the 36–33 loss as Kenny Pickett replaced him for the remainder of the game.{{Cite web |last=McManus |first=Tim |date=December 22, 2024 |title=Jalen Hurts suffers concussion as Eagles' win streak ends at 10 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/43112051/eagles-jalen-hurts-ruled-suffering-concussion |access-date=December 31, 2024 |website=ESPN}} He remained in concussion protocol and missed the final two games of the regular season, but he was cleared in time for the Eagles' Wild Card Game against the Packers.{{cite news |last1=Gelston |first1=Dan |title=Eagles QB Jalen Hurts clears concussion protocol and will start wild-card game against Green Bay |url=https://apnews.com/article/philadelphia-eagles-hurts-packers-e0cceba7d143f260a5baccc7812945e9 |access-date=January 12, 2025 |work=Associated Press |date=January 10, 2025}} Hurts led the Eagles to a 22–10 win over the Packers in the Wild Card round.{{cite web | last=Gelston | first=Dan | title=Hurts tosses 2 TD passes and Goedert throws 3 stiff-arms to lead Eagles past Packers 22-10 | website=AP News | date=January 13, 2025 | url=https://apnews.com/article/packers-eagles-score-hurts-goedert-660787adde8136672e7ccaecb738952d | access-date=January 21, 2025}} In the Divisional Round, Hurts helped the Eagles to a 28–22 victory.{{cite web | last=Gelston | first=Dan | title=Barkley runs for 78- and 62-yard TDs in the snow and Eagles top Rams 28-22 to head to NFC title game | website=AP News | date=January 19, 2025 | url=https://apnews.com/article/eagles-rams-score-barkley-6a7d6f115c1077dd3be95290ea11f264 | access-date=January 21, 2025}}

In the NFC Championship against the Commanders, Hurts tallied four touchdowns, zero turnovers, and directed the offense to a dominant 55–23 win, advancing to Super Bowl LIX.{{cite news |last1=Spadaro |first1=Dave |title=Spadaro: 6 takeaways from a dominant NFC Championship victory over the Commanders |url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/spadaro-6-takeaways-from-a-dominant-nfc-championship-victory-over-the-commanders |access-date=January 26, 2025 |work=PhiladelphiaEagles.com |date=January 26, 2025}} In Super Bowl LIX, Hurts threw for 221 yards with two touchdowns and an interception while also rushing for 72 yards and a touchdown in the 40–22 win against the Chiefs to avenge Philadelphia's loss two years earlier in Super Bowl LVII. He was named Super Bowl MVP for his performance, becoming the third Black quarterback to earn the honor and the fourth black starting quarterback to win a Super Bowl.{{cite web |last=Baer |first=Jack |date=February 9, 2025 |title=Super Bowl MVP: Jalen Hurts wins award after leading Eagles' domination of Chiefs |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/super-bowl-mvp-jalen-hurts-wins-award-after-leading-eagles-domination-of-chiefs-033442970.html |access-date=February 9, 2025 |website=sports.yahoo.com}} Closing out the 2024 season, Hurts successfully led Philadelphia to the playoffs in all of his first four seasons as the primary starter, receiving two Pro Bowl selections in the process.

Hurts's parents are Pamela and Averion Hurts. Hurts has two siblings: a younger sister, Kynnedy, and an older brother, Averion, named after their father.{{Cite web |last=Atkins |first=Hunter |date=October 21, 2016 |title=Through their roles as QBs, Hurts brothers become best friends |url=https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/college/article/Through-their-roles-as-QBs-Hurts-brothers-become-10013427.php |access-date=January 6, 2022 |website=Houston Chronicle |language=en-US}} Averion was the starting quarterback for Texas Southern University. As of Hurts's freshman year, one of his parents attended his football game every week, while the other attended Averion's game.{{Cite web |last=Womack |first=Chris |date=November 26, 2016 |title=The role Jalen Hurts' family played on his path to becoming the Crimson Tide starting QB |url=http://wiat.com/2016/11/26/the-role-jalen-hurts-family-played-on-his-path-to-becoming-the-crimson-tide-starting-qb/ |access-date=January 1, 2020 |website=WIAT |archive-date=January 8, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180108224524/http://wiat.com/2016/11/26/the-role-jalen-hurts-family-played-on-his-path-to-becoming-the-crimson-tide-starting-qb/ |url-status=dead }} Hurts married his college sweetheart Bryonna "Bry" Rivera Burrows in 2025.{{Cite web |last=Uwumarogie |first=Victoria |date=September 13, 2024 |title=Exclusive: Jalen Hurts And Bry Burrows Are Engaged! |url=https://www.essence.com/lifestyle/jalen-hurts-engaged/ |access-date=September 16, 2024 |website=Essence |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Miller |first=Brittany |date=September 13, 2024 |title=Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts confirms engagement to Bry Burrows |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/jalen-hurts-eagles-engagement-b2612562.html |access-date=September 16, 2024 |website=The Independent |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Speakman |first=Kimberlee |date=April 22, 2025 |title= Philadelphia Eagles Quarterback Jalen Hurts Marries Longtime Girlfriend Bry Burrows|url=https://people.com/philadelphia-eagles-quarterback-jalen-hurts-marries-bry-burrows-11712742 |access-date= April 22, 2025 |website=People |language=en}}

Hurts is a Baptist.{{Cite web |last=Salguero |first=Armando |date=February 12, 2023 |title=Jalen Hurts And Patrick Mahomes Put God First On Super Bowl Sunday |url=https://www.outkick.com/jalen-hurts-and-patrick-mahomes-put-god-first-on-super-bowl-sunday/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230218004600/https://www.outkick.com/jalen-hurts-and-patrick-mahomes-put-god-first-on-super-bowl-sunday/ |archive-date=February 18, 2023 |access-date=July 31, 2023 |website=OutKick}}{{Cite web |last=Lisi |first=Clemente |date=February 3, 2023 |title=Super Bowl Quarterbacks Jalen Hurts And Patrick Mahomes Both Playing For Christ |url=https://religionunplugged.com/news/2023/2/1/super-bowl-lvii-quarterbacks-jalen-hurts-and-patrick-mahomes-both-playing-for-christ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230213110248/https://religionunplugged.com/news/2023/2/1/super-bowl-lvii-quarterbacks-jalen-hurts-and-patrick-mahomes-both-playing-for-christ |archive-date=February 13, 2023 |access-date=July 31, 2023 |website=Religion Unplugged}} He has said, "I keep God at the center of everything. I give Him all the praise, I lean on Him all the time. And I know that everything unfolds the way it’s supposed to."{{Cite web |last=Gayle |first=Rhoda |date=September 27, 2022 |title=Eagles Quarterback Jalen Hurts Boldly Praises God |url=https://godtv.com/eagles-quarterback-jalen-hurts/ |access-date=February 10, 2023 |website=God TV News |language=en-US}}

On June 20, 2022, Hurts filed for a trademark for the phrase "HURTS SO GOOD." The trademark registry says that it will be used for a clothing line that includes "men's, women's and children's clothing, namely shirts, jackets, sweatshirts, pants, shorts, vests, gloves, socks, sweaters, underwear, skirts, hats and belts."{{Cite web |last=Tricome |first=Nick |date=June 17, 2022 |title=Jalen Hurts applies for "Hurts So Good" trademark |url=https://www.phillyvoice.com/jalen-hurts-trademark-clothing-line-eagles-nfl/ |access-date=June 20, 2022 |website=PhillyVoice |language=english}} As of November 2024, the application is still under review by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.{{Cite web |title=Trademark Status & Document Retrieval |url=https://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=97455481&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=statusSearch |access-date=January 8, 2024 |website=United States Patent and Trademark Office}}

Hurts is an advocate for women in sports and employs an all-female management team, including his social media, marketing, communications, and sports agent team members.{{Cite magazine |last=Sneed |first=Brandon |date=August 26, 2022 |title=Jalen Hurts Isn't Shy About Why He Hired an All-Women Team |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2022/08/26/jalen-hurts-advocate-women-team-agent-nicole-lynn |access-date=January 25, 2023 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |language=en-us}} In 2021, Hurts honored female empowerment and women in sports when participating in the NFL's "My Cause, My Cleats" initiative.{{Cite web |last=McManus |first=Tim |date=December 4, 2021 |title=Eagles' Jalen Hurts champions women empowerment for 'My Cause, My Cleats' |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/philadelphia-eagles/post/_/id/32349/eagles-jalen-hurts-champions-women-empowerment-for-my-cause-my-cleats |access-date=January 25, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} In 2023, the management team reached out to the producers of Abbott Elementary to express Hurts interest in making an appearance as 'he was a big fan{{Cite web |last=Victorian |first=Brande |date=2024-02-08 |title=‘Abbott Elementary’ Bosses on Pulling Off That Season 3 Premiere Cameo and Vetting Guest Star Requests: “Sometimes It’s Very Hard to Resist” |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/abbott-elementary-season-3-premiere-quinta-brunson-cameos-guest-stars-1235818848/ |access-date=2025-04-06 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |language=en-US}}' and Hurts and his teammates, Jason Kelce and Brandon Graham had their cameos during the one-hour season three premiere of the show.

In 2022, Hurts provided vocals on the Christmas album A Philly Special Christmas.{{cite web|title=A Philly Special Christmas releases "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)"|url=https://www.newjerseystage.com/articles2/2022/11/25/a-philly-special-christmas-releases-christmas-baby-please-come-home/|publisher=New Jersey Stage|date=November 25, 2022|access-date=November 29, 2022 }}

In 2025, Hurts was selected to the Time 100, a list of the 100 most influential people in the world.{{Cite web |date=2025-04-16 |title=TIME100: The Most Influential People of 2025 {{!}} TIME |url=https://time.com/collections/100-most-influential-people-2025/ |access-date=2025-04-16 |website=time.com |language=en}}

Hurts is the godfather to Jersee Brown, the daughter of his teammate and best friend, A.J. Brown.{{Cite web |last=Bishop |first=Greg |date=November 20, 2023 |title=Jalen Hurts and A.J. Brown Were Already Best Friends. Then They Became One of the NFL’s Best Duos |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2023/11/20/jalen-hurts-aj-brown-best-friends-eagles |access-date=November 20, 2023 |website=SI.com}}

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