Jalen Hurts Lands At No. 19: Why the NFL’s Top 100 Got It Right

The annual NFL Top 100 list always stirs up a hornet’s nest of debate. It’s a fascinating peek behind the curtain, a moment where players, the guys in the trenches, the ones who live and breathe this game, get to rank their own. This year, they’ve placed Philadelphia Eagles Quarterback Jalen Hurts at No. 19.

For the third straight year, Hurts finds himself comfortably inside the top 20, a testament to the respect he commands from opponents and teammates alike. This isn’t some panel of talking heads or a fan vote; this is the ultimate peer review.

The Dual-Threat Dynamic

In the 2024 season, Hurts was a model of efficiency, completing a career-high 68.7% of his passes for 2,903 yards and 18 touchdowns in just 15 games. But his arm is only half the story.

With his legs, he’s a defense’s worst nightmare. He added another 630 yards and a staggering 14 touchdowns on the ground. Think about that for a second. He’s a quarterback who runs like a power back in the red zone. That isn’t a scheme; that’s a rare, game-breaking talent. Defenders have to account for him on every single snap, which opens up lanes for his teammates and creates schematic chaos for opposing coordinators.

He saved his best performances for the playoffs, leading the Eagles to the No. 2 seed and ultimately hoisting the Super Bowl LIX MVP trophy. He accounted for four touchdowns in the NFC Championship and put up three more scores in the Super Bowl.

The Verdict On Jalen Hurts

Is Hurts surrounded by talent? Absolutely. Lane Johnson (No. 23), A.J. Brown (No. 29), and Jordan Mailata (No. 69) are all elite players who also made the Top 100 list. But their presence doesn’t detract from his greatness. It amplifies it.

His peers see it. They see the work ethic, the leadership, and the undeniable talent. They’re the ones trying to stop him on Sundays, and their votes speak volumes. Landing at No. 19 isn’t a fluke. It is an acknowledgment that Hurts is not just a good quarterback on a good team; he is one of the very best players in the National Football League, period. The debate should be over.