Jalen Hurts

Career StatsA-

Year	Team	GP	Yards	TD	INT	RTG
Career		93	17,891	110	45	94.4
2025		16	3,224	25	6	98.5
2024		15	2,903	18	5	103.7

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Jalen Hurts delivered the kind of production that earns a C+ Contract Value Index relative to the QB pay band. At $51M AAV over five years, he's operating in the upper-middle tier of the quarterback market—below the true elite contracts but still representing a significant organizational commitment that reflects his Super Bowl MVP credential from the 2024 season and proven ability to elevate an offense. His 2025 season stat line of 16 games demonstrates the durability expected at the position, and his A- performance grade aligns with a franchise-caliber quarterback, though the gap between his on-field elite production and his C+ CVI suggests the Eagles structured this deal with an eye toward competitive flexibility rather than fully committing to an open-ended dynasty investment. At 27 and entering his sixth professional season, Hurts is in his prime earning window, which typically justifies premium quarterback pay—but the CVI grade reflects the reality that $51M is leveraged against a five-year commitment in an era where true franchise anchors are increasingly locking in deals north of this range. The recent organizational upheaval—losing a dominant receiver while cycling through defensive depth additions—reads as roster tinkering rather than a championship-window stance, and media narratives suggest legitimate scrutiny about whether the Eagles' supporting cast can sustain elite production alongside Hurts' compensation level. The contract's five-year structure provides decent runway for the organization to evaluate whether this deal ages well or becomes a constraint; for now, it sits as a calculated middle ground between rewarding proven excellence and preserving cap optionality for an organization in transition.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where Jalen's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Jalen Hurts enters his sixth NFL season as one of the league's most dynamic dual-threat quarterbacks, earning a well-deserved A- grade on the strength of a decorated career. His 94.4 career passer rating and 64.4% completion percentage reflect a quarterback who has steadily grown into a legitimate franchise cornerstone. Though the current season shows some regression, his body of work demands respect among the NFC's elite signal-callers. This season, Hurts posts a 98.5 passer rating — comfortably above the NFL average of 87.8 — anchored by a 5.51% touchdown rate that outpaces the league norm of 4.38%. His rushing production remains a genuine weapon, with 26.3 rush yards per game nearly doubling the NFL average of 12.3, and a staggering 0.50 rush touchdowns per game that eclipses even the elite benchmark of 0.34. The concern lies in his passing volume, as his 201.5 passing yards per game barely clears the league average, suggesting Philadelphia continues limiting his aerial ceiling within a run-heavy offensive structure. Hurts' season grades tell a nuanced story — improving from a C in 2023 to a B- in 2024, but sliding back to a C+ this season raises legitimate questions about consistency. The talent and dual-threat upside are undeniable, and his rushing touchdown dominance alone keeps defenses permanently off-balance. If the Eagles can expand his downfield passing game and Hurts can sustain the efficiency he's flashed at his peak, a return to top-five quarterback conversation is well within reach.

How Jalen Compares at the Position

Jalen Hurts ranks 6th of 106 graded quarterbacks by performance. That slots Jalen between Drake Maye (A) just ahead and Matthew Stafford (A-) just behind.

Current Sentiment

The talk around Jalen Hurts this stretch nets a A- sentiment grade. His Super Bowl MVP credential from the 2024 season has cemented his standing as an elite franchise quarterback in Philadelphia, yet the media narrative is far more complicated than those championship laurels suggest—outlets are actively scrutinizing whether he can elevate a restructured offense absent the one-on-one dominance that defined his recent success, and the A.J. Brown uncertainty has become the dominant storyline, creating real tension between his proven pedigree and legitimate questions about the Eagles' organizational direction. His on-field performance, graded as A-, aligns with his elite standing, but the gap between that and the previous season's lower mark signals that critical voices feel his consistency hasn't matched the organizational investment, and a five-turnover loss gave skeptics ammunition heading into this offseason. The Eagles' recent roster churn—cutting Za'Darius Smith and Isiah King while adding A.J. Epenesa, Michael Jordan, and other depth pieces—reads as organizational tinkering rather than a confident statement, and that muted messaging compounds the uncertainty Hurts himself acknowledged when addressing the Brown situation with measured professionalism at OTAs rather than full reassurance. Hurts lands in that precarious middle tier where proven hardware coexists with legitimate doubts: he's a legitimate franchise anchor whose championship résumé is secure, but the narrative won't fully settle until on-field production in the revamped scheme stops giving critics an opening to question the Eagles' trajectory.