It's early in training camp, but Philadelphia Eagles rookie quarterback Jalen Hurts is already getting rave reviews from his coaches and teammates. And he is showing off the talent that made him one of the most successful players in college football history.
Inevitably, the hype around Hurts is building, and Philly fans will be eager to see their second-round pick under center at some point—or at least in the No. 2 spot on the depth chart.
Not so fast.
Eagles head coach Doug Pederson said that while Hurts will continue getting reps with the second-team offense, he's not on the verge of usurping Nate Sudfeld for the backup quarterback spot.