Jalen Hurts

American football quarterback and MVP

Jalen Hurts - American football quarterback and MVP
Born

August 7th, 1998
27 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Professional football player achieved recognition as a quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL. Started as a college player at the University of Alabama, winning a national championship in 2017. Transferred to the University of Oklahoma, where showcased exceptional skills and won the Maxwell Award in 2019. Gained prominence in the NFL for leadership and performance, leading the Eagles to the playoffs in his starting seasons and earning Super Bowl LVII MVP honors in 2023.

Winning a national championship with Alabama in 2017

Receiving the Maxwell Award in 2019

Earning Super Bowl LVII MVP in 2023

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