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Super Bowl-winning Eagles player is now a published author

Jalen Hurts won the Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles in February

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Monday 23 June 2025 19:04 BST
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Super Bowl-winning quarterback Jalen Hurts is releasing his first children's book.

Hurts announced the new work on social media Monday, posting a photo of the cover on X.

It is called Better Than a Touchdown and is set to be released March 10 2026. Pre-orders are available now.

"It's always been a dream of mine to have my own children's book and today, that dream finally comes true," Hurts said in a video posted to X by the Philadelphia Eagles.

"With this book, I'm excited to extend some of my lessons learned throughout my journey to the next generation and hopefully it strikes a chord of resilience and encourages our kids, the reader, whomever, to believe in themselves.

“I wouldn't be where I am today if it weren't for the lessons learned in mentorships and books just like mine."

Jalen Hurts with the Super Bowl and MVP trophies
Jalen Hurts with the Super Bowl and MVP trophies (AP)

The book was illustrated by Canadian artist Nneka Myers.

Hurts, 26, is a two-time Pro Bowl selection.

He led the Philadelphia Eagles to a 40-22 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX in February.

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