15 Times Jalen Hurts Proved He’s Built Different
These powerful moments show exactly why Jalen Hurts is a rare breed in the NFL.
- Chris Graciano
- 4 min read
Jalen Hurts doesn’t just play football. He rewrites expectations every time he takes the field. Hurts constantly shows why he’s a different kind of leader on the football field. These 15 moments highlight the talent that set him apart from the rest.
1. The Squat Heard ‘Round the League
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Before the season even kicked off, a video surfaced of Hurts casually squatting 600 pounds. The barbell bent under the weight, but Hurts stood strong, setting the tone for the year.
2. Fourth-and-Goal Powerhouse Push
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On the biggest downs, Philly leans into Hurts, and he delivers. This moment showed him bulldozing through defenders on a goal-line sneak like a tank.
3. Clutch TD Pass in the 2022 NFC Championship
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With the Eagles needing a spark, Hurts dropped a dime into double coverage for a touchdown. The throw split defenders like a laser and hit his target in stride.
4. Breaking Ankles on a Scramble
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On what looked like a broken play, Hurts danced past multiple defenders, changing direction like a video game character. The shot of him juking a linebacker out of his cleats says it all.
5. Comeback Win vs. the Colts
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Down late in the fourth quarter, Hurts calmly led a game-winning drive capped with a rushing TD. He looked unfazed, confident, and completely in control.
6. The Deep Ball in Week 2 Against Minnesota
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Hurts launched a 60-yard bomb with effortless form and perfect placement. It dropped right into the receiver’s hands like a gift from the sky.
7. Sideline Toe-Tap Pass
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Rolling out under pressure, Hurts fired a dart to the sideline where only his receiver could catch it. The receiver got both feet in, but it was Hurts’ placement that made the play possible.
8. 45-Yard TD Run vs. Packers
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Hurts broke through the line, outran linebackers, and slid between defenders like he was skating on turf. The run highlighted both his vision and his second gear.
9. Postgame Locker Room Speech
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After a tough win, Hurts delivered a short but commanding speech that fired up the team. No bravado — just leadership, purpose, and a quiet intensity. It was a “lead-by-example” moment that spoke volumes.
10. Shaking Off a Sack and Delivering a Strike
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Defenders had him dead to rights, but he twisted, stepped up, and delivered a first-down pass. The photo captures him mid-escape, with chaos around him and poise in his eyes.
11. Cold Weather Warrior in Chicago
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Sub-zero temps didn’t faze him — he ran with authority and passed with sharpness in brutal cold. Hurts didn’t wear sleeves, and he didn’t flinch.
12. TD Dive Over the Pile
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Hurts went airborne from the two-yard line, soaring over a wall of defenders to punch it in. The picture of him mid-air with outstretched arms belongs in a museum.
13. 3rd & Long Conversion with Legs
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On a crucial third down, Hurts dropped back, saw nothing, then sprinted 18 yards past defenders for the first. He turned desperation into domination. That’s what stars do.
14. Taking Hits, Popping Up
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Game after game, Hurts takes big hits but always bounces back with zero drama. The photo of him brushing off a linebacker hit like it was nothing captures his warrior spirit.
15. The Super Bowl Duel with Mahomes
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In the biggest game of his career, Hurts went toe-to-toe with the league’s MVP and nearly pulled it off. He threw for over 300 yards, ran for three TDs, and never blinked. That night, he proved he belonged with the best.