As the 2020 NFL Draft nears, the Green Bay Packers continue to do their research on prospects, and one position the team has seemingly focused on is quarterback. The Packers have reportedly spoken with several quarterbacks virtually during the last few weeks, and a new name is emerging as a potential option for general manager Brian Gutekunst: Oklahoma’s Jalen Hurts.
Hurts, who came from Alabama as a graduate transfer before the 2019 season, has taken a fascinating trajectory towards the NFL. As a true freshman, he led the Crimson Tide to an appearance in the College Football Championship — a loss to DeShaun Watson and Clemson — then did the same as a sophomore but was pulled in favor of Tua Tagovailoa at halftime, down 13-0.