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Philadelphia Eagles star Jalen Hurts spoke Monday about a time when he began to question whether he wanted to continue his football career.
During an appearance on ABC’s “Good Morning America,” Hurts was promoting his new book “Better Than a Touchdown.” The hosts played a video of a fan asking him if there was a time he wanted to quit completely and how he was able to overcome his own doubts.
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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) and Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) meet on the field during an NFC Wild Card Round game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 11, 2026. (Eric Hartline/Imagn Images)
“A time when I wanted to quit,” he said. “There was a time when I was just thinking about this, there was a time in college where I was really like, ‘What’s going on? Where do I go from here?” I had a lot of adversity ahead of me. I was counted. I doubted it. Broken down and dissected and all these different ways. I just persevered.
“My passion overcame every ounce of doubt, overcame every ounce of fear. And I think that’s the No. 1 thing in life. … You have to have the courage to move forward. Without the courage, perseverance, resilience and passion, I wouldn’t be here today.”
Hurts was the starting quarterback for the Alabama Crimson Tide when he began his college career. He was replaced in the 2018 SEC Championship Game by Tua Tagovailoa, who ultimately led the team to a comeback victory against Georgia.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) after the anthem against the San Francisco 49ers during an NFC Wild Card Round game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 11, 2026. (Bill Streicher/Imagn Images)
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After that, Hurts was traded to the Oklahoma Sooners for one more season. He was able to legitimize himself as an NFL prospect during the 2019 season.
He entered the 2020 NFL Draft and the Eagles selected him in the second round with the No. 53 overall pick. He was in a draft class with Tagovailoa, Joe Burrow, Justin Herbert and Jordan Love.
Hurts successfully worked his way to the starting spot and helped the Eagles to two Super Bowl appearances, including a win over the Kansas City Chiefs in 2024. He is the only quarterback in the draft class to earn a ring so far.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) during NFC practice at NFL Flag Fieldhouse in the Moscone Center South Building on February 2, 2026. (Kirby Lee/Imagn Images)
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During his career, Hurts earned three Pro Bowl selections. He has 17,891 passing yards and 110 touchdown passes. He won the Super Bowl LIX MVP award.
