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Jalen Alexander Hurts was born on August 7, 1998, and currently plays as the quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles in the National Football League (NFL). His career in college football began at Alabama Crimson Tide, where he led the team to two consecutive College Football Playoff National Championship appearances in 2016 and 2017. Hurts was the backup quarterback for Alabama in 2018 after being benched for Tua Tagovailoa during Alabama’s 2017 championship game victory. During his final season with the Oklahoma Sooners, he helped them reach the 2019–20 College Football Playoff.
Jalen Hurts was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2020 NFL Draft and he recently became the highest paid player in NFL history after signing a humongous contract with the Eagles in April 2023. Hurts’ breakout season in 2022 saw him lead the Eagles to the championship and win the NFL MVP award. The Eagles’ lucrative contract extension is a major reason for the young quarterback’s accomplishments, which exceed his experience in the league.
| Real Name/Full Name | Jalen Alexander Hurts |
| Date Of Birth | 7 August 1998 |
| Age | 26 years old |
| Birthplace | Houston, Texas, United States. |
| Nationality | American. |
| Religion | Christianity. |
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
| Height | 6 feet 1 inch |
| Weight | 101 kg |
| Marital Status | Not Married |
| Siblings | Kynnedy Hurts, and Averion Hurts. |
| Profession | American Football player. |
| Net worth | $30 Million. |
Biography
Born in Houston on August 7, 1998, Jalen Hurts is from Texas and is a native of the state. Channelview High School in Houston was the school of choice for Hurts. At Channelview High School, Jalen Hurts’ father, Averion, held the position of football coach throughout his school career.
During his senior season, he was able to run for 1,391 yards and score 25 touchdowns, while also throwing for 2,384 yards and 26 touchdowns. As a sophomore in high school, Hurts was selected as the second-team all-district player. He was given the overall MVP award for District 21-6A. He faced Texas A&M freshman running back Trayveon Williams during his high school career. Hurts was a top-notch quarterback in the 2016 class and a four-star prospect after high school.
Personal Life
Since his college years, Jalen Hurts has had a relationship with his girlfriend Bryonna ‘Bry’ Burrow. Their relationship began when he was a student at the University of Alabama and they have been together ever since. He has a preference for keeping his relationship private and has been very private about his personal life.
Career
In 2016, Hurts contested the position of starting quarterback for the Alabama Crimson Tide football team as a true freshman. 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).
Hurts broke Baker Mayfield’s previous record of 396 total yards against Akron in 2015 when he played in his first game as a Sooner, amassing 508 total yards against Houston on September 1, 2019, his first game as a Sooner. Oklahoma began the season with a 7-0 record thanks to Hurts’ help. Oklahoma’s victory in the Big 12 title and a College Football Playoff spot was aided by Hurts.
The 2020 NFL Draft Class did not have Jalen Hurts among the highest rated quarterback prospects. The Philadelphia Eagles chose him in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft at 53rd overall. When the Eagles drafted him, he was drafted as their third string quarterback behind Carson Wentz and Nate Sudfield.
He was quickly elevated from the team’s third-string quarterback to the second-string position to facilitate his use as a decoy quarterback or for quarterback running plays during games. Hurts became the starting quarterback for the team at the end of his first season in 2020 when Carson Wentz’s performance dipped. From that point onwards, he was the primary player, and during the 2022-2023 season, he even led the Eagles to the playoffs.
Hurts’ best season for the Philadelphia Eagles was the 2022-23 NFL season where he became the first Eagles player since 2017 to win an NFC Offensive player of the month award (in September). When Hurts became the first Eagles quarterback to lead them to an 8-0 win record, the Eagles were already on an 8-0 record. Jalen Hurts was a finalist in the NFL MVP voting for the 2022-23 season and received his first Pro-Bowl honor. Hurts was chosen to be part of the second All-Pro team.
Net Worth
Jalen Hurts’ wealth is estimated to be approximately $30 million. Since his breakout season in 2022, Hurts has had a significant increase in net worth, having signed a rookie contract with the Eagles in 2020. The Eagles have signed a significant deal for Jalen Hurts that will lead to a significant increase in his net worth over the years. Pepsi, Gillette, Kellog’s, and many other brands have signed endorsement deals with him, which have resulted in an increase in his net worth.
Social Media
| Social Media | Username | Followers/Subscribers |
| @jalenhurts | 2M | |
| X (Twitter) | @JalenHurts | 569.7K |
