Jalen Alexander Hurts famed as Jalen Hurts is an American football quarterback who plays for the Oklahoma Sooners. Previously, he played for the Alabama Crimson Tide. He plays by wearing shirt number of 2. He began his career from his High school where he passed for 2,384 yards with 26 touchdown passes and rushed for 1,391 yards and 25 touchdowns as a senior.
Why Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts transferring to Oklahoma?
The easy money is on Lincoln Riley and the head coach’s success with transfer quarterbacks. Baker Mayfield and Kyler Murray’s college paths began outside of Norman and ended with College Football Playoff appearances and Heisman Trophy seasons. Hurts announced his intention to transfer from Alabama to Oklahoma on Wednesday in a lengthy Players Tribune note penned to Crimson Tide fans. As a graduate transfer, Hurts will immediately be eligible. He’ll inherit an offense that has plenty of talent at the skill positions (including three incoming five-star wide receivers). He will also have to work behind a retooled offensive line. “I’ve decided to take my talents to the University of Oklahoma, where I will continue my development as both a quarterback and as a student,” Hurts said in the letter. “I’m very fortunate to have this opportunity, and I’m excited for the journey ahead.” Hurts also introduced himself to Oklahoma. “So to my about-to-be family in Norman, I truly appreciate you for bringing me on board. Y’all don’t know me yet but just, for now, to introduce myself: I’m a motivated coach’s son from the Eastside of Houston, and I love to play ball,” Hurts said.
Early Life, Family Background, Birthday, Education, Siblings, Nationality, Ethnicity of Jalen
On 7th August 1998, Jalen Hurts was born in Houston, Texas. His nationality is American. As of 2019, his age will be 21 on his next birthday in August. As of today, his age is 20. He was born to Averion, his father and Pamela, his mother. He was the football coach at Channelview High School throughout his sons' high school careers. Regarding his siblings, he has two sisters named Kennedy and Averion. His religion is Christian and his ethnicity is White.
Talking about his education, he attended Channelview High School in Channelview, Texas. Later, he attended Alabama College. He completed his B.A. in communication and information sciences in December 2018.
Height, Weight and Other Body Measurement
Jalen has got an athletic body build with a cool attitude. With his charming smile, he attracts a lot of people towards him. He has a tall height of 1.88 m or 6 ft 2 in. He has a balanced weight of 99 Kg. His other body measurement will be updated soon.
How Jalen Began His Career?
- Jalen began his career from his High school where he passed for 2,384 yards with 26 touchdown passes and rushed for 1,391 yards and 25 touchdowns as a senior.
- He played against the Texas A&M freshman standout running back Trayvon Williams throughout his high school career.
- In the year 2016, he began his career as a true freshman at Alabama where he competed to open the season as the starting quarterback.
- His completion percentage was at 62.8 percent, and he finished the season with a quarterback rating of 139.12.
- He finished the 2016 season with 36 overall touchdowns breaking Blake Sims's previous record for touchdowns in a single season for the Crimson Tide with a total of 35 which he set in 2014.
- He was the first player in Alabama history to pass for 300 yards and rush for 100 yards in the same game and the first quarterback to rush for 120 yards or more in multiple games.
- He also led his team to win the 2016 SEC Championship over the Florida Gators on 3rd December 2016.
- He was later named SEC Offensive Player of the Year, SEC Freshman of the Year, and received Freshman All-American from several publications.
- He led the Tide to a 13–1 season, giving them a playoff spot as a #4 seed, where they played Clemson in the 2018 Sugar Bowl in his 2017 season.
- He was benched at halftime of the 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship for true freshman Tua Tagovailoa.
- He finished the 2017 season with 2,081 passing yards, 17 passing touchdowns, and one interception to go along with 855 rushing yards and eight rushing touchdowns.
- In the 2018 SEC Championship Game, he relieved an injured Tagovailoa and led the team to a comeback victory. Alabama moved to 13-0 and secured a spot in the Playoff.
- He announced via social media that he would be transferring to Oklahoma for his final year of eligibility on 16th January 2019.
