He has gone from doubted to superstar in the National Football League in two years.
Philadelphia knew it had an athletic leader in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft, but Jalen Hurts’ growth to become a complete quarterback is a testament to his work ethic. People questioned his accuracy, ball placement, footwork, and mechanics as a passer. Some suggested he change positions, but the critics have started to eat their words. The 24-year-old has the Eagles in the NFC Championship Game against the San Francisco 49ers. Hurts is one marquee outing from a Super Bowl appearance.
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According to several NFL reporters, the former Alabama quarterback is a finalist for the NFL’s Most Valuable Player and Associated Press Offensive Player of the Year awards. Hurts finished tenth in the league for passing yards (3,701) among quarterbacks during the regular season. He has 38 total touchdowns (14 rushing touchdowns) to six interceptions.
Finalists for the 2022 Associated Press NFL MVP are: #Bills QB Josh Allen, #Bengals QB Joe Burrow, #Eagles QB Jalen Hurts, #Vikings WR Justin Jefferson, #Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes
— Rob Maaddi (@RobMaaddi) January 25, 2023
AP MVP Finalists
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts
Bengals QB Joe Burrow
Bills QB Josh Allen
Vikings WR Justin Jefferson— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) January 25, 2023
Jalen Hurts is officially a finalist for NFL MVP#Eagles
— Eliot Shorr-Parks (@EliotShorrParks) January 25, 2023
The 3 finalists for the NFL’s Offensive Player of the Year:
– Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes
– Eagles QB Jalen Hurts
– Vikings WR Justin Jefferson— Field Yates (@FieldYates) January 25, 2023
AP Offensive Player of the Year finalists:
– Eagles QB Jalen Hurts
– Vikings WR Justin Jefferson
– Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes
– Dolphins WR Tyreek HillFinal results announced on February 9th at the NFL Honors.
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) January 25, 2023
Philadelphia faces the 49ers Sunday on FOX at 2:00 p.m.
The final results for NFL MVP will be announced on Feb. 9 at the NFL Honors Ceremony.
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