Philadelphia Eagles’ Jalen Hurts Lands One of the Most Coveted Honors in Sports

Sure, when people talk about the "best" quarterback in the NFL, the name Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs usually comes out in the conversation. But, the Philadelphia Eagles have a shining star in quarterback Jalen Hurts. Now, Hurts has landed one of the most coveted honors in sports.

So, what's the big gig?

Hurts has been chosen to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated's annual NFL Preview Issue. "Jalen Hurts has a master plan to bring Philadelphia another Lombardi Trophy," the magazine said in a tweet showing off the newly released cover image. In the photo, the Eagles quarterback is wearing a white T-shirt, his "Lucky Green" Air Jordan 1's and a big smile.

The cover story tells the tale of Hurts getting his Master's Degree and follows him through his ceremony at the University of Oklahoma in 2023. How many star NFL quarterbacks keep continuing their education like that? It's very impressive. The article even includes an interview with Hurts' mom. The article also calls him the "New Fresh Prince."

"Few superstars decide to finish their educational pursuits while acclimating to the NFL," Sports Illustrated explains. "Fewer still are quarterbacks on the cusp of careers that now project far beyond the wildest of pre-draft expectations." But, Hurts is not your average guy. We're lucky to have him with the Eagles. I can't wait for this season. The Eagles are really the team to beat, and with Hurts at the helm, that'll be hard for any team we come up against. The Eagles will start the 2023 regular season on the road going up against the New England Patriots. That game is schedule for Sunday, Sept. 10. The game will mark the first time that they're started the season against the Patriots.

Jalen Hurts is the heart of the Philadelphia Eagles. In his first season with the team, Hurts started in only four games, but his appearances in those games showed that he would one day be a force to contend with. Now, that day is here, and Hurts is one of the biggest quarterback superstars in the NFL. It's nothing short of thrilling to watch his big ride to the top. So, some Jalen Hurts fun facts are in order.

Hurts not only shines on the field with his physical power, but he also has the ability to be a great leader and mentor. With Hurts leading the pack as the Eagles starting quarterback, the team was 14-3 the last season and ended the year as the No. 1 seed in the NFC. Of course, they also made it all the way to the Super Bowl. It was a fantastic season for Eagles fans, and we're hoping for a repeat this year.

So, who is this guy, Hurts? Read on for some fun facts about Jalen Hurts. You might know a few of these, but chances are you'll definitely learn something new and interesting about the quarterback. Keep up with the latest on the Eagles here.

Jalen Hurts was born in Houston, Texas on Aug. 7, 1998. His parents are Pamela and Averion Hurts. He went to Channelview High School in Harris County, Texas.

Jalen Hurts is reported to have a net worth of $30 million dollars, as of June 2023. His net worth went up significantly after signing his new contract with the Eagles. I'm glad we paid up to keep him happy!

Talk about getting a raise. Back in 2020, Hurts' annual salary was $610,000. In 2021, it went up to $883,000. In 2022, it was $1 million. Now, in 2023 it's $4.2 million, and in 2024, it's $50 million. That's according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.

You never know when you're going to get a gem. Jalen Hurst was the 53rd overall pick in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft. He was going to be the team's third-string quarterback but became the second-string very quickly.

According to CelebrityNetWorth.com, "Hurts has been an advocate for women in sports, and he employs an all-female management team including his social media, communications, marketing, and sports agent team members." That's such a great thing for someone in his position to do.

Jalen Hurts introduced his girlfriend to the world after the Eagles’ NFC Championship win when he was spotted walking across the field with a woman. His girlfriends is Bryonna "Bry" Burrows, and the two met at the University of Alabama. She has an MBA.

Jalen Hurts didn't win the Heisman Trophy but came close. He was a finalist and had a great season with the Oklahoma Sooners. But, that year, the trophy went to quarterback Joe Burrow.

How many times have you seen a NFL football player thank God after a game? Many times. NFL players are rarely shy when it comes to expressing their faith and religion. Hurts is no exception, and he's been open about is Christianity in interviews.

Jalen Hurts is a middle child. He has a younger sister, Kynnedy, and an older brother, Averion. Jalen’s older brother is also a football player. Keep it in the family!

According to NFL-Therapy.com, Jalen Hurts can deadlift 656 pounds. That's beyond impressive. He also has a video of his time at OU squatting 585-pounds. No wonder he's so incredible on the field.