Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts: From Quitting to Championship
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts revealed he nearly walked away from football during college when he was benched and doubted. His choice to push through that darkness led him to become the only quarterback from his 2020 draft class to win a Super Bowl ring.
Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts almost never made it to the NFL.
The Philadelphia Eagles star opened up Monday on "Good Morning America" about a moment in college when he seriously questioned whether to continue playing football. He was promoting his new book "Better Than a Touchdown" when a fan asked about his toughest moments of self-doubt.
"There was a time in college where I really questioned, 'What's going on? Where do I go from here?'" Hurts shared. "I had a lot of adversity in front of me. I was counted out. I was doubted. Broken down and dissected in all these different ways."
The moment he referenced was deeply personal. Hurts had been the starting quarterback for Alabama when he was replaced mid-game during the 2018 SEC Championship by Tua Tagovailoa. The backup led Alabama to a comeback win, and Hurts found himself on the sidelines.
Instead of giving up, Hurts transferred to Oklahoma for one final college season. That decision proved transformative, allowing him to showcase his talent and enter the 2020 NFL Draft as a legitimate prospect.
The Eagles selected him in the second round with the 53rd overall pick. He joined a quarterback class that included Joe Burrow, Justin Herbert, Jordan Love, and the same Tua Tagovailoa who had replaced him at Alabama.
Why This Inspires
Hurts is now the only quarterback from that star-studded 2020 draft class to win a Super Bowl ring. He led the Eagles to two championship appearances, including their 2024 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, where he earned Super Bowl LIX MVP honors.
His career stats tell the story of someone who refused to quit: three Pro Bowl selections, 17,891 passing yards, and 110 touchdown passes. But the numbers only capture part of his journey.
"My passion overcame every ounce of doubt, overcame every ounce of fear," Hurts explained. "You gotta have the courage to press forward. Without the courage and perseverance and resilience and the passion, I wouldn't be here today."
His message resonates beyond football. Hurts chose vulnerability over bravado, sharing his lowest moment to remind others that doubt doesn't disqualify you from greatness.
The quarterback who almost walked away from the game became its champion.
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