His impact has been felt far beyond football.
Whether it is old or young, black or white, male or female, the presence of Jalen Hurts makes everyone feel warm and at home. As a student-athlete, he perfectly embodied the definition of a competitor and an ambassador.
These kids were so excited to see Jalen Hurts after practice
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 24, 2020
He loved the University of Alabama, and loved it so much that even being benched for Tua Tagovailoa in the 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship could not diminish his appreciation for Nick Saban and the Tide fans.