Going in the 2020 NFL Draft, many people questioned whether Jalen Hurts was NFL quarterback material. But he made it clear at the NFL Combine when he addressed that question saying, “I’ve always been a team-first guy, but I think I’m a quarterback. I think that’s that.”
Well on Friday night, Hurts’ dream came true as the Philadelphia Eagles selected Jalen Hurts at No. 53 overall. His family’s reaction to hearing his name called was priceless.
God Is Always In Control. Just Never Lose Faith! John 13:7!#FlyEaglesFly https://t.co/yip71zdWz7 pic.twitter.com/qe7LJiO3At
— Jalen Hurts (@JalenHurts) April 25, 2020
Hurts finished the 2019 season at Oklahoma with a career high 3,851 yards passing, as well as a career-high 32 passing TDs. Not to mention a career 1,298 yards rushing to go along with yet another career-high 20 rushing touchdowns.
In his college career at both Alabama and Oklahoma, Hurts recorded almost 9,500 passing yards and 80 touchdowns, not to mention almost 3,300 rushing yards to go along with his 43 rushing touchdowns.
Jalen not only won a national championship, SEC championship and Big 12 championship during his career, he was also named the Big 12 Newcomer of the Year this past season.
The Eagles will not only be adding a very talented quarterback and leader to their roster, they will also be adding tons of Alabama and Oklahoma fans that are excited to see Jalen shine in the NFL.
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