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Jalen Hurts talks his preparation for NFL Draft, names Steve McNair as the QB he looked up to

His road was not easy, but Jalen Hurts has positioned himself for the next level.

He had a memorable career at the University of Alabama, where he totaled 5,625 passing yards, 1,976 rushing yards and 71 total touchdowns in three years. Once a four-star from Channelview, Texas, Hurts helped the Crimson Tide win a Southeastern Conference Championship in 2016 and advance to the College Football Playoff. He won multiple individual awards, including SEC Offensive Player of the Year, SEC Freshman of the Year and first-team All-SEC for his efforts.

After being on a national championship team in 2017, he took talents to the Big 12 and guided Oklahoma to a conference title and the CFP.