TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — For four days, he got a taste of what it’s really like to be on a national championship team, and he didn’t disappoint.
Because the University of Alabama was still playing football when the early enrollees from the recruiting class of 2016 could sign their scholarships and start preparing for classes, quarterback Jalen Hurts was able to practice with the team during its on-campus workouts for the College Football Playoff National Championship.
But he didn’t just sit around and watch. Coaches told Hurts to come in ready to go because he would have a pretty important role as the Crimson Tide prepared to face Clemson, helping to play the part of Deshaun Watson for the scout team.