Lincoln Riley says Jalen Hurts thrives despite constant scheme changes
Lincoln Riley praises Jalen Hurts for leadership, adaptability, and hunger amid early NFL success and recent criticism
Some relationships never fade. For Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, that includes the one he built with Lincoln Riley. Perhaps you have heard.
Before he became the face of the Birds, Hurts college journey took him through two of college football's biggest stages. Jalen Hurts spent his first three seasons with the Alabama Crimson Tide . The ups and downs were well-documented.
There's no need to revisit here. Then came the transfer. During his final NCAA season, he played for Lincoln Riley with the Oklahoma Sooners .
He turned his best season as a passer into a First-team All-Big 12 nod, a Third-team All-American mention, and Big 12 Offensive Newcomer of the Year. Sometimes, we all talk about the ups and downs at Tuscaloosa so often that we forget that he was the 2016 SEC Offensive Player of the Year and Freshman of the Year. He's also a College Football Playoff National Champion.