Overview
- Jalen Hurts was revealed at No. 56 on the NFL Top 100 on Wednesday, July 22, marking his third straight annual drop from No. 3 in 2023.
- An ESPN survey of front-office executives and coaches placed Hurts lower among quarterbacks at 17th, showing a clear split between player voting and professional evaluators.
- Hurts' 2025 stat line included 3,224 passing yards, a career-high 25 passing touchdowns, a 98.5 passer rating, and 421 rushing yards with eight rushing TDs, figures used both to defend and to question his placement.
- Former Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson publicly defended Hurts on X, writing 'Should be 1! IMO!' in response to the No. 56 ranking.
- Offseason moves that changed Hurts' supporting cast and staff — the trade of A.J. Brown and a new offensive coordinator, Sean Mannion replacing Kevin Patullo — have added pressure and uncertainty about how Hurts will respond this season.