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Jalen Hurts 'So Excited' to Learn from Eagles' Carson Wentz: 'Let's Get to Work'

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Incumbent Philadelphia Eagles starting quarterback Carson Wentz and newly minted second-round pick Jalen Hurts are seemingly off to a good start when it comes to building their relationship.

After the Eagles surprised many by taking Hurts with the No. 53 overall pick on Friday, Wentz welcomed him to Philly:

Hurts later took to Twitter and responded with the following:

After starting his college career at Alabama and winning a national championship there, Hurts transferred to Oklahoma before last season and finished second to LSU quarterback Joe Burrow in the Heisman Trophy voting.