Jalen Hurts has been exposed to his reasonable proportion of doubters during his football career.
He overcomes being benched at the break of the championship when he was on Alabama. Later he transferred to Oklahoma, where he regained the start -quarterback role. The NFL team went on to him in the first round of the 2020 draft, but Philadelphia Eagles took a chance for him in the second round.
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Philadelphia Eagles Quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) celebrates after defeating Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl Lix at Caesar’s Superdome. (Mark J. Revilas-prescribed images)
He started his professional football career in Philly as a backup. Even when he was given the opportunity to become an NFL starter, many still questioned whether Hurts had the tools to be a star. Hurts put all these doubts to bed on Sunday when he was named the Super Bowl MVP after he brought Eagles to victory.
Eagles win the Super Bowl Lix, refusing Chiefs History in the dominant way
While Hurts was not asked to do too much on a dominant defensive evening for Philadelphia, he came through almost every occasion as he was needed as the quiet he has shown throughout his career was clear on football’s biggest scene.
Philadelphia Eagles Owner Jeffrey Lurie passes Vince Lombardi Trophy to Philadelphia Eagles Quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) after defeating Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl Lix at Caesar’s Superdome. (Stephen Lew-IMAGN images)
He finished the game with 221 passing yards and two touchdowns. He was also credited with a rushing touchdown during the 40-22 victory over Chiefs, who avenged a Super Bowl loss two years ago against Kansas City.
Nevertheless, some critics were still on whether Hurts held back the Eagles violation.
February 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles Quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) responds to the field after defeating Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl Lix at Ceasars Superdome. (Mark J. Revilas-prescribed images)
Apart from an early interception against Chiefs – his first since week 10 against Dallas Cowboys – evil was almost flawless against the Chiefs defense.
Moments after the clock hit zero, reflected evil on his personal journey.
“God is good. He is greater than all heights and low to pursue my own greatness.
Hurts is now just the fourth quarterback ever to lose his first Super Bowl -Start and continue to win one as a starting later in his career, joining the Hall of Famers John Elway, Bob Griese and Len Dawson.
Eagles won the franchise’s first Vince Lombardi Trophy ever when the team defeated New England Patriots in the Super Bowl Lii.
