Oklahoma QB Jalen Hurts remains on the board after the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. He heads into Day 2 as one of the top remaining options at his position with several NFL teams still in need of a quarterback, either for 2020 or beyond. Below, we’ll look at the BetMGM odds for which round Hurts will be selected in and which team will make the pick.
Jalen Hurts’ college stats
Hurts, 21, played his first three college seasons at Alabama as a four-star recruit. After being surpassed by Tua Tagovailoa, he transferred to Oklahoma for his final season, and it was his best. He completed 69.7% of his passes for 3,851 yards and 32 touchdowns against just eight interceptions. He also added 1,298 rushing yards and 20 scores on the ground.
He’s the best dual-threat QB in the 2020 draft class
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NFL Draft: In which round will Jalen Hurts be drafted?
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Odds last updated Friday, April 24 at 1:35 p.m. ET.
| ROUND | ODDS |
| 2 | -239 |
| 3 | +200 |
| 4-7 | +1000 |
| Undrafted | +10000 |
Hurts is a heavy favorite to go in the second round Friday night. He’s one of the top remaining options at the position, along with Jacob Eason and Jake Fromm after four quarterbacks were selected in Thursday’s first round.
The risk now is with quarterback-needy teams being content to wait to take the last of these three remaining options. At much better odds, betting Hurts to be selected in ROUND 3 (+200) is the way to go.
New to sports betting? A $10 bet on Hurts to be selected in the third round of the NFL draft will return a profit of $20. The same bet for Round 2 fetches a profit of just $4.18.
NFL Draft: Which team will draft Jalen Hurts?
All 32 teams are listed with odds to draft Hurts, with those options ranging from the Indianapolis Colts at +300 to the Cincinnati Bengals at +50000. Below, we’ll look at the best bets based on team needs and odds.
New England Patriots (+600)
The Patriots’ need for a quarterback is widely known following the departure of Tom Brady. Veteran Brian Hoyer and 2019 fourth-round pick Jarrett Stidham are currently slated to compete for the Week 1 starting job this offseason.
Hurts would instantly add some excitement to the competition and could also be viewed as a long-term option under center.
Jacksonville Jaguars (+800)
The Jaguars focused on defensive needs in Thursday’s first round. They’re left with several needs on the offensive side of the ball. Sophomore Gardner Minshew is the expected Week 1 starter, but the 2019 sixth-round pick showed plenty of holes as a rookie in 2019.
The Jaguars could still look at free agents Cam Newton or Jameis Winston, or look ahead to the 2021 draft and Trevor Lawrence or Justin Fields. Hurts would give them yet another competitive option at a position they’ve failed to fill far too many times.
New Orleans Saints (+1800)
The Saints lost backup QB Teddy Bridgewater to free agency this offseason and are left with utility man Tayson Hill to back up 41-year-old Drew Brees. Hurts better fits the mold of a true quarterback and getting him on a rookie contract would help prepare New Orleans for Brees’ likely retirement at some point within that timeframe.
San Francisco 49ers (+5000)
If you want a long shot, look to the West Coast. The 49ers stood by Jimmy Garoppolo this offseason while passing on Brady in free agency. Backups Nick Mullens and C.J. Beathard both have starting experience from the 2018 campaign, but Hurts is a considerable upgrade.
Hurts could come in and help push Garoppolo, and he’d still be on his rookie deal when Jimmy G is set to reach free agency following the 2022 season.
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