Jalen Hurts Lands at No. 19 in NFL QB Rankings After Up-and-Down 2025 Season
The 2025 NFL season is in the books, and with it comes the annual quarterback rankings - a snapshot of where each signal-caller stands after a year of highs, lows, and everything in between. For Jalen Hurts, the drop was steep. After being ranked ninth a year ago coming off a Super Bowl run, the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback fell to No. 19 in this year's list.
Let’s be clear: Hurts didn’t have a disastrous season. He played in all 17 games, including the postseason, throwing for 3,392 yards and 26 touchdowns against just six interceptions.
He added another 435 yards and eight touchdowns on the ground. Those numbers, taken at face value, are solid.
But the story of Hurts’ 2025 campaign goes beyond the box score.
A Season of Unease
For much of the year, Hurts looked like a quarterback searching for rhythm - and too often, not finding it. The Eagles offense rarely found consistent footing, and Hurts never quite looked like the confident, decisive playmaker who led Philly to the Super Bowl just a season prior. His struggles weren’t always glaring, but they were persistent - missed reads, hesitations, and moments where the offense stalled without warning.
Two games in particular stood out. In a loss to the Chargers, Hurts turned the ball over five times - a performance that encapsulated the inconsistency that plagued his year.
In two other contests, both Eagles wins, he failed to complete a single pass in the second half. Wins or not, that kind of stat line raises eyebrows.
The Scheme Factor
One of the key takeaways from the season - and a point echoed in the quarterback rankings - is that Hurts looked most comfortable when the Eagles went up-tempo. When the offense picked up the pace, Hurts was able to play fast and loose, relying on instincts rather than overanalyzing. It’s a style that suits his strengths: athleticism, quick decision-making, and the ability to make plays on the move.
But too often, the Eagles leaned into a more methodical approach, asking Hurts to dissect defenses from the pocket. That’s not to say he can’t do it - he’s shown he can - but the offense didn’t seem tailored to get the best out of him. That disconnect may explain why Philadelphia made a major move after their first-round playoff exit, parting ways with offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo.
A New Voice in the Room
To replace Patullo, the Eagles have brought in Sean Mannion as the new offensive coordinator. Mannion, a former NFL quarterback himself, brings firsthand experience to the role - and perhaps a better understanding of what it takes to get a quarterback like Hurts back to playing at an elite level.
This is a pivotal moment for Hurts, who’s heading into his seventh NFL season. The talent is still there.
The leadership? Never in question.
But after a season that left more questions than answers, the focus now shifts to whether Mannion can unlock the version of Hurts that once had the Eagles soaring atop the NFC.
A Familiar Cast of Characters
Interestingly, Hurts wasn’t the only quarterback with Eagles ties to make the rankings. Marcus Mariota checked in at No.
29, Joe Flacco at 31, Carson Wentz at 43, Gardner Minshew at 59, Kenny Pickett at 60, and Tanner McKee at 61. It’s a reminder of just how deep the Eagles’ quarterback room has been over the years - and how rare it is to find a true franchise cornerstone.
Hurts still has a chance to prove he’s that guy. But after a 2025 season that saw him slide down the rankings and struggle to find his footing, 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most important years of his career.