Why do some NFL players say their high school?

They know that most players will name their colleges during pregame introductions, so they mention their high schools instead.

Why did Hurts leave Alabama?

The main reason why Hurts decided to move on from Alabama was because of losing the quarterback job to Tua Tagovailoa. Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban praised Hurts on his sensational performance and how he handled losing the job to Tagovailoa.

Where did Jalen Hurts go after Alabama?

Oklahoma

Jalen Hurts enrolled at Alabama, where he was the Crimson Tide’s starting quarterback for two seasons, before playing as the team’s backup as a junior. He then transferred to Oklahoma for his senior season, where he replaced Heisman Trophy winner Kyler Murray and Hurts produced a Heisman finalist season of his own.

How much will Jalen Hurts get paid?

By Spotrac’s estimates, a first Jalen Hurts contract extension is pegged at six years and $263,190,216. That would rank No. 2 in NFL history in terms of total value behind only Patrick Mahomes ($450,000,000). His average annual salary is projected at $43,865,036, which would rank sixth — one spot ahead of Josh Allen.

Why did taulia Tagovailoa transfer to Maryland?

According to his father, Galu, the decision was based on not having an opportunity to compete for playing time this offseason. “It’s really tough and it’s nothing against Alabama,” Galu Tagovailoa said in an interview with Matt Zenitz of AL.com. “But my boys are competitive and Lia is such a competitive kid.