Jalen Hurts, the Super Bowl MVP quarterback for the Eagles, has been named one of TIME's 100 Most Influential People, a list curated through a year-long process led by Dan Macsai and Cate Matthews involving global sources and partners.
Hurts' journey from being benched during the 2018 National Championship game to leading the Eagles to a Super Bowl victory in 2023 showcases his resilience and determination. Despite setbacks, he stayed focused, using defeats as motivation to strive for success. Hurts' win in Super Bowl LIX made him the second Eagles quarterback to deliver a Super Bowl to Philadelphia, joining Nick Foles, and he joins a select group of NFL quarterbacks who have won a championship within their first five seasons.
Entering the 2025 season with renewed confidence, Jalen Hurts' ability to overcome adversity and embrace challenges serves as an inspiration, with his approach to both success and failure earning him a well-deserved spot among TIME's influential individuals.