What Happened to the 4 QBs Drafted Before Jalen Hurts?

Jalen Hurts, a standout quarterback, faced setbacks early in his career despite impressive performances at the University of Alabama. 4 QBs were drafted ahead of him. He was benched during a crucial game, which led him to transfer to Oklahoma and prove himself. In the 2020 NFL Draft, four quarterbacks were chosen ahead of him. Joe Burrow, Tua Tagovailoa, Justin Herbert, and Jordan Love were all selected before Hurts. However, since then, Hurts has shown exceptional talent, leading his team to the Super Bowl in just his third year. Many teams passed on him, opting for other positions, but the Philadelphia Eagles eventually selected him, and he has proven to be a game-changer, now regarded as one of the best quarterbacks in the league. His rise to stardom was unexpected, but he has demonstrated his abilities and surpassed all expectations.

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[hazardi]

Why does NOBODY talk about how the following year when tua got injured in the championship hurts stepped in and won them the game, THEN transferred to Oklahoma

[antonioc]

This class may go down is one of the most legendary qb classes of all time…..😱

[nickcolman]

It’s so wild to me how Burrow, Herbert, Tua, and Hurts have all greatly established themselves in the league to this point and we’re just now going to see what Love can do despite them all being from the same class.

[Fletchman]

I'd like to mention that Hurts graduated from Alabama in his third year and then enrolled at Oklahoma for post-graduate work. Somehow to me that's different than simply transferring to another college to play football because you're no longer the starter. I am happy for Hurts because of the way he handled the situation at Alabama; he didn't whine or complain or threaten. Lots of people doubted whether he could really be a passing threat in the NFL, but he has proven them wrong. Well, for the most part.

[JNB]

As soon as I saw him dominate an 8-1 New Orleans team in his first full game during a season where we were 2-6-1 at the time, I knew we had a franchise QB. Then we got him his man AJ, Hurts worked hard at his deep ball and accuracy, and BAM. Fly Eagles Fly.

[rolltidekicks]

I hate that he said Tua is Jalen's biggest rival, they're friends, Jalen was never upset that Tua got the starting job. I hate the narrative that Jalen left because he hated us, he left to better his career, he loves Alabama and his former Bama teammates

[scruffdg]

If Tua stays healthy and Love is just good enough. That 2020 QB Class will be one of the best all time.

[bramusa]

It’s rare to have so many QB’s delivering in the NFL from 1 draft. Beautiful!

[stefanschneider]

I love the story of JH because is such a humble person and still so eager and willing to learn.

[sloanNYC]

Hurts was always working to get better. You saw when he went to Oklahoma he improved in every way. And his work ethic is second to none. I always said I didn't know what his ceiling was, but he was going to get to it. He just keeps working and learning. Everyone seems to love him as a teammate too. He wouldn't be successful on every team those first couple seasons. He's in the perfect place. Tua seems like a good dude too, I really hope he's okay after those severe concussions.

[ron_]

Thank you to all the 31 teams that passed on him!! I know i highly questioned it when the pick was made but truly im grateful he's on our squad. Go Birds!!

[iHeartDash]

When we drafted Hurts I was pleasantly shocked. I liked him in college and had no idea we were even looking at him, so glad we got him! First Eagles Jersey I got since Shady McCoy

[TheChoseninc]

Hurts is literally the embodiment of what you need to be to successful as a philly athlete.

[nd]

I was one of the few Eagles fans that was HYPED when we drafted him. I remember loving how he handled being benched in National title game. You gotta be mentally tough to play in Philly. I knew this kid had it. Plus we had won a Super Bowl with a backup quarterback on 2-3 years prior, so it was a highly valued position.

[dreamluchadore]

When he was drafted, I thought it was a solid value pick. A number 2 QB is rated 7th most valuable player on the Eagles (if I recall that stat correctly, it's something like that), and Nick Foles provedit. He was a good value pick in the second round, and that was before he grew into what he is now. Now he's a GREAT value pick.

[KapallaBoom]

Now looking back this QB draft was actually elite and Love turned out to be awesome

[franchise]

All 5 of these Quarterbacks have been great so far for their teams, but all the other players drafted before Hurts is wild.

[yanks]

Only down year Hurts had in college was 2017 when Brian Daboll was his OC/qb coach. Hurts returned the favor in 2022/2023, lighting his Giants up in a three game sweep. Tua had bigger numbers and came into a championship game having no tape on him and being a different type of qb than Hurts. Also, played with nothing to lose. Since then he lost every big game he was in and lost the 2018/2019 champ game by 30+ points. Bama was losing in the 2018 sec championship game before Hurts came in and won it. Outside of Burrow, the other three were statistical wonders

[tokkn-hjxg]

Jalen Hurts was the most resilient QB going into the draft. He went through adversity being bench while at Alabama, went to OK had a good senior year.

[philipcunio]

Hurst’s return in the SEC Championship was a lesson in the ‘RIGHT STUFF’. On the bench all year and continuing to be a team player, he came in for an injured Tua and lead his team to victory. I am not an Eagles fan, but got the best character guy in college football, and now, a skilled leader. He is the quintessential complete package.