WATCH: Jalen Hurts completes first pass as Eagles quarterback

Jalen Hurts had his first completion as an NFL quarterback on Sunday against the Steelers.

Jalen Hurts has gone from being a misunderstood NFL draft pick to being named the Eagles’ No 2 quarterback as a backup to Carson Wentz.

The former Alabama and Oklahoma quarterback has continued to prove himself each day and is on a mission to prove he truly belongs in the NFL.

On Sunday, Hurts saw his first action in the NFL as a quarterback, and it was amazing.

And the fans went crazy as well!

Hurts threw an 18-yard pass to Eagles tight end Richard Rodgers for an Eagles first down which would eventually lead the Eagles into the endzone for a touchdown.

Although Hurts is capable of being an NFL quarterback, he’s also the type of player who is willing to fulfill whatever role is needed.

Even if that means he’s being used as a decoy for the Eagles which he has done before.

Over time, Hurts could become a huge asset for the Eagles, maybe this season. All he needs is time and opportunities.

Hurts finished the 2019 season at Oklahoma with a career-high 3,851 yards passing, as well as a career-high 32 passing TDs. He added a career-best 1,298 yards rushing and career-high 20 rushing touchdowns.

In his college career at Alabama and Oklahoma, Hurts recorded almost 9,500 passing yards and 80 touchdowns along with almost 3,300 rushing yards and 43 rushing touchdowns.

Hurts 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, as well as the Big 12 Male Athlete of the Year.

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