Jalen Hurts, the Philadelphia Eagles’ dynamic quarterback, is coming off a remarkable season that saw him lead his team to a Super Bowl victory in February 2025, earning the Super Bowl Most Valuable Player Award. Despite this stellar performance, Hurts remains one of the most polarizing and seemingly underrated quarterbacks in the NFL, with some rankings placing him lower than expected.
Throughout the 2025 offseason, Hurts has been a frequent topic of discussion. Pro Football Focus ranked him as the No. 5 quarterback in the league, a nod to his elite play. However, other analysts have been less generous. CBS Sports’ Pete Prisco, for instance, placed Hurts at No. 7 among quarterbacks and No. 52 overall in the NFL, behind Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs), Josh Allen (Buffalo Bills), Lamar Jackson (Baltimore Ravens), Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals), Jayden Daniels (Washington Commanders), and Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers).
Prisco’s ranking of Hurts as the seventh-best quarterback is surprising, given his recent accolades. “In five seasons as a starter, Hurts has played in two Super Bowls, winning one,” Prisco noted. “He fits perfectly into the Eagles’ scheme. His improvement in the postseason catapulted the Eagles to their Super Bowl title.” Despite this praise, Prisco’s decision to rank Daniels and Herbert above Hurts raises eyebrows, as neither has matched Hurts’ postseason success or overall impact last season.
Hurts’ case for a higher ranking is strong. His leadership, dual-threat ability, and clutch performance in the Super Bowl demonstrate why he belongs among the NFL’s elite quarterbacks. While Mahomes, Allen, Jackson, and Burrow have established themselves as top-tier players, the inclusion of Daniels and Herbert ahead of Hurts feels questionable. Daniels, a promising but less experienced quarterback, and Herbert, who has yet to achieve Hurts’ level of playoff success, arguably don’t warrant higher rankings based on last season’s performance.
The debate surrounding Hurts’ ranking highlights his polarizing status in the NFL. Some analysts focus on his unique skill set and proven results, while others seem hesitant to place him among the league’s best. Regardless of where he lands on offseason lists, Hurts’ Super Bowl MVP award and the Eagles’ championship speak for themselves. As the 2025 season approaches, expect Hurts to continue proving his doubters wrong and solidifying his place among the NFL’s top quarterbacks.