Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has already reached a prestigious honor this season. He’s been featured on Time magazine’s most prestigious 100 Most Influential People of 2025 list. This acknowledgement highlights his exceptional athletic accomplishments. His character and influence – both on and off the field – is what this exhibition truly emphasizes. The NFL icon’s inclusion on the “icons” list underscored his enormous influence and effect on the sports community.
Hurts was credited with this honor after his phenomenal display as MVP in Super Bowl LIX. In Week 4, he led the Eagles to a dominant 40-22 win over the Kansas City Chiefs. He backed up his unmatched ability by throwing for 221 yards. He rushed for a game-high 72 yards, being named the game’s Most Valuable Player. In doing so, this victory further entrenched him as one of the era’s foremost political leaders in professional football.
World Series champion, Hall of Fame shortstop Derek Jeter wrote the blurb on Hurts for Time magazine. In his opening comments, Jeter reflected on Hurts’ poise, perspective and perseverance in handling success and adversity along the way. “Win or lose, Jalen’s resilience and determination offer all of us something to admire,” Jeter stated.
Additionally, Jeter explained that Hurts isn’t the type of person to be satisfied with his success. He drew a parallel to Hurts’ story, in which even after reaching such remarkable success, Hurts is constantly looking for new hurdles. “Sometimes people win, then exhale. Jalen is not exhaling. He’s embracing the next challenge,” Jeter added.
The Philadelphia Eagles expressed their pride in Hurts’ accomplishment through a tweet on April 16, 2025, celebrating him as an icon and recognizing his inclusion on Time’s influential list. This represents a dramatic turnaround in its approach, indicating the EAG’s newfound confidence in Hurts’ leadership and promise.
Jalen Hurts is the only active NFL player to make this year’s list. He stands for more than just athletic achievement. He personifies determination and aspiration. His story will continue to be a hopeful sign for all the young aspiring athletes and hopeful dreamers.
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