When the Philadelphia Eagles drafted quarterback Jalen Hurts in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft, the move raised the collective eyebrows of fans from across the league. Despite Carson Wentz's presence as one of the highest-paid quarterbacks in the league, the Eagles used a premium pick on his potential backup.
Just how will the Eagles use the multi-faceted Hurts during his rookie year? That remains to be seen, but if nothing else, Hurts is preparing intensely, if social media is any indication, Quincy Avery's Twitter account.
This AM got to get with @JalenHurts working on a few details but he's been in the lab‼️ pic.twitter.com/psD36gB2FR
— Quincy Avery (@QuincyAvery) July 16, 2020
The work that Hurts has put in with Avery allowed him to develop into one of college football's most prolific passers during his tenure with Alabama and Oklahoma. Previously utilized primarily as a run-first option under center, Hurts remains just 21 years old, a development project that ran roughshod over the Big 12 last season.
Hurts' athleticism lends credence to the idea that the Eagles could use him in other spots on the field alongside Wentz. There's also the option of having a package of plays specially designed for the rookie, in addition to him serving as the team's break-glass option under center.
While many players have had to adjust to a unique offseason unlike any other due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, Hurts appears to have made the most of his time, preparing for a 2020 campaign that may have some roadblocks. Irrespective of what lies ahead, the Eagles appear to have a committed Hurts once the team gets back on the field, no matter what his role may be.
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