Jalen Hurts

BIRDSEED

► Grew up in a proud football family ... Coached by his father, Averion, at Channelview (TX) High School ... His brother, Averion Jr., was a QB at Texas Southern and is a coach at Baytown (TX) High School ... Credits his success to the example his father set for him as a coach's kid

► Is an avid supporter of women in sports and has surrounded himself with an all-female team as his representation ... Driven by his mother, Pamela, who worked so hard for him and his siblings throughout their upbringing, and sister, Kynnedy, Hurts believes in empowering women and validating that they have equality in what they strive to do

► Embraces the Eagles' legacy of Black QBs and maintains relationships with legends such as Randall Cunningham, Donovan McNabb and Michael Vick ... Each of them motivated him growing up, as he used to watch their highlights for inspiration during personal workouts

► Has frequently spoken on the need for change regarding gun violence as a public health crisis in our country ... Previously visited healthcare workers in Philadelphia to learn about the caring for victims of gun violence while also spending time with impacted families

► Donated $200,000 to Philadelphia schools in April 2024 to install 300 air conditioners after learning about the lack of AC units across city classrooms ... His donation impacted more than 5,000 students

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

► Earned his second career Pro Bowl nod following the 2023 campaign, when he tied for the most rushing TDs (15) by a QB in NFL history and established team records in total yards (4,463) and total TDs (38)

► Led the Eagles to Super Bowl LVII in 2022 ... In Super Bowl LVII against Kansas City, registered 374 total yards (304 passing, 70 rushing) and a career-high 4 total TDs, including a career-high 3 rushing TDs (most by a QB and tied for the most by any player in Super Bowl history)

► Became the eighth Black QB to start in a Super Bowl ... Super Bowl LVII was the first Super Bowl to feature two Black starting QBs, with Hurts and Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes headlining the historic matchup

► Named second-team All-Pro by the Associated Press, earned his first career Pro Bowl honor and finished second in AP NFL MVP voting in 2022 ... Guided Philadelphia to Super Bowl LVII after going 14-1 in the regular season at 24 years old, becoming the second youngest QB to ever win 14 games, behind Dan Marino with Miami in 1984 (23)

► In 2021, became the youngest Eagles QB (23 years old) to start in a playoff game (previously Donovan McNabb at 24 in 2000)

NOTES TO KNOW

► Ranks 2nd in the league in total TDs (73) since 2022, behind Josh Allen (86) ... Also owns the 4th-most total yards (8,924) in that span, trailing only Patrick Mahomes (10,180), Allen (9,875) and Jared Goff (9,107)

► Leads the NFL in rushing TDs (38) dating back to 2021 ... Is the first QB to record 10+ rushing TDs in three consecutive seasons, doing so in 2021 (10), 2022 (13) and 2023 (15) ... Joins Cam Newton (2011, '15, '20) as the only QBs with three 10+ rushing TDs campaigns

Bucket list: Meet Denzel Washington ... Desired talent: Ability to sing ... If he could play another sport, what team/position: "I'd go team up with Bryce Harper and the Phillies and play shortstop or center field." ... Moments left starstruck: Meeting Frankie Beverly and Kobe Bryant ... Favorite movies: Friday Night Lights and He Got Game ... Favorite music: Frankie Beverly and Maze, Al Green, The Isley Brothers, Anita Baker, Jaydayoungan ... Favorite meal: Seafood, boiled crawfish

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