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With the Philadelphia Eagles’ (7-0) start to the season, all eyes have been on Jalen Hurts.
In the 2021 football season, the rising star took over as starting quarterback. Hurts was drafted in the second round of the 2020 NFL draft and signed a $6.02 million contract that included a fully guaranteed $1.94 million with workout bonuses in years three and four.
“If I could give any rookie coming into the NFL any advice, it would be to be wise with your choices and decisions for the first time ever in your life,” Hurts told GQ Sports in 2021. “I know you have things you’ve always wanted to have, and that’s great like, go get it.” You deserved it. But also be wise, mindful, and prepared. It passes quickly. So Uncle Sam exists.”
The 24-year-old put his money where his mouth is by detailing how he spent his first million dollars.
Jalen Hurts’ $1 Million Rookie Year Breakdown
- Philadelphia gear, $1,000 (and a $13 cheesesteak from Larry’s)
- Jewelry and shoes, $30,000
- Charities and giving back, $60,000
“So, as the holiday season approached the end of the year, I was looking for a family to bless — I actually met this family through Alex’s Lemonade Stand.” It’s a Philadelphia-based foundation that primarily funds cancer research. And I got to meet the family, as well as Eric. Eric has a very rare cancer that he overcame.”
Hurts presented Eric’s family with a $30,000 check for a downpayment on a new house, as well as games, systems, and a television for Eric.
