Former Alabama and Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts is now tranisitioning into his new role as the starting signal caller for the Philadelphia Eagles.
As he works toward being the teams starter during the 2021 offseason, he joined ESPN’s Adam Schefter on his podcast and offered high praise for two of his former wide receiver from the Crimson Tide: Jaylen Waddle and DeVonta Smith.
Both of the aforementioned receivers are not going to be on the board very long, as they are both considered top-three receivers in the 2021 draft class.
Hurts tells Schefter how he feels about Waddle.
“I just saw something about Waddle saying he’s different, and he is different,” said Hurts. “A great friend of mine, a little brother to me. What he can do with the ball in his hands, speed, his athleticism and high-pointing the ball. There’s nothing he can’t do.”
Smith, who was awarded the 2020 Heisman trophy, also received high praise from Hurts.
“DeVonta Smith, he’s like a smooth criminal. Such a smooth route-runner. Attacks the ball, strong hands,” said Hurts. “Size, size is never an issue for him. He’s so strong with his hands. He’s a hell of a player.”