Scouting report

Jalen Hurts

QB · Philadelphia Eagles
PANEL MATH
8.4
CONSENSUS · 4 MODELS
83% agreementTight
9.28.58.07.8Mean 8.4

4 of 4 models land within 1.0 of consensus.

Real feelings

how each model actually feels
A perennial MVP candidate whose elite deep ball and unique physicality create a dual-threat nightmare for defenses.

Hurts' running threat warps defenses like few QBs in the league.

Hurts is the ultimate winning QB whose rushing alone makes Philly a perennial contender.

Hurts wins Super Bowls with his legs and his will — but the day defenses fully solve his short-area passing, the margin gets very thin.

Plays like

the comp each model reaches for
Russell WilsonA more powerful Russell Wilson
Dak PrescottDak Prescott, more dynamic runner
Lamar Jackson
Lamar JacksonLamar Jackson, less refined passer

The read

each model's overall read

A franchise cornerstone and dual-threat offensive engine who is a perennial MVP candidate capable of leading deep playoff runs.

Franchise-caliber starter with MVP upside and Pro Bowl potential.

Standout starter and Pro Bowl level producer who projects as a top-12 QB with franchise QB upside thanks to his legs and toughness.

An established NFL franchise QB and Super Bowl champion; his dual-threat floor keeps him firmly in the upper tier of starters, though accuracy ceilings and a down 2025 season introduce legitimate questions about his ceiling without elite weapons.

The case

bull vs bear, across the panel
The bull case

Dynamic dual-threat with elite deep-ball placement and accuracy. Exceptional at extending plays and creating out of structure with his legs. Powerful, physical runner who is a constant threat in the red zone and on designed runs. Reads defenses effectively, especially against the blitz, and possesses elite toughness.

Elite dual-threat ability, strong leadership, improved accuracy, and poise under pressure. Excellent runner with power and vision. Durable and tough.

Elite dual-threat QB who added 421 rushing yards and 8 TDs in 2025 while throwing for 3224 yards and 25 scores. Delivers accurate deep balls and produces in high-leverage spots.

Hurts is a proven dual-threat weapon whose rushing dimension is genuinely scheme-breaking — his 4.59 speed, power between the tackles, and short-yardage dominance (the Tush Push) add a scoring layer no pure pocket passer replicates. His deep-ball efficiency stands out: a 90.1 PFF grade on throws 20-plus yards in the 2024 season, and a Super Bowl LIX MVP performance (221 passing yards, 72 rushing yards, 3 TDs) confirms he elevates in high-stakes moments.

The bear case

Release can elongate under pressure and has a tendency to bail from clean pockets. Shows a reluctance to consistently attack the middle of the field. Physical style of play raises durability concerns, having led to several injuries and missed games over the past few seasons.

Still developing as a pure passer; can struggle with deep-ball consistency and quick reads. Ball security under pressure can be a concern.

Still processes slowly through progressions at times and shows inconsistency on short throws. Can be limited against zone coverage schemes.

Short and intermediate accuracy remain a persistent concern — a 72.2 PFF grade on short throws and a 65% completion rate that ranked 34th in 2025 signal real inconsistency under pressure. Durability is a legitimate flag: he missed two late-season regular-season games with a concussion in 2024-25, and his 2025 regular-season numbers (3,224 yards, 7.1 YPA, ranked 27th) reflected a clear step back from prior peak seasons.

Sources

what each engine cited
Sports Illustrated · 97.5 The Fanatic · Inside the Iggles · Reddit · PhiladelphiaEagles.com · Sportskeeda · Smart Columbus · Pro Football Network · The Liberty Line
NFL Game Tape 2022-23 · PFF Grades 2023 · Eagles Team Reports · NFL Next Gen Stats
ESPN 2025 stats · PFF 2025 grades · Pro Football Reference career
Wikipedia (Jalen Hurts career page, updated June 2026) · PFF player grades 2025 · ESPN player stats 2025 · Pro-Football-Reference career stats · FantasyLife.com 2026 outlook (PFF split grades) · Sports Illustrated / SI.com former scout analysis · SumerSports advanced stats 2025
Updated Jun 10, 2026 · An AI-generated assessment for entertainment — models can be wrong, and grades are opinions, not facts. Report an issue.