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Most drafted quarterback overall (ranked first); appears in multiple common stack combinations including with DeVonta Smith and Dallas Goedert. Preferred for running ability; five of six most-drafted QBs run the ball a ton, with Mahomes as the sole exception.

New Eagles offensive coordinator Sean Mannion is expected to lean into what Jalen Hurts is good at, moving away from the static, unimaginative offense of the previous coordinator. Mannion comes from the Packers offense and will introduce modern offensive concepts and creativity that the Eagles lacked last year, with early training camp evidence showing under-center stretch toss runs out of 12 personnel—a scheme the Eagles ranked 21st in under-center runs and first in shotgun runs under the prior regime. Winks projects Hurts will see fewer rushing touchdown opportunities under Mannion, potentially declining from 13-14 rushing touchdowns per year to around 8, which would move him from competing with Josh Allen-level production to mid-range quarterback territory. However, Winks likes his ADP at 10th round/71st overall on Yahoo (55th overall), viewing it as appropriate given the opportunity cost and the deep quarterback tier available this year.

The source frames the Eagles' revamped running game as a major relief for Jalen Hurts, who is under intense scrutiny entering training camp under new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion. The new offense is described as fundamentally different from Hurts' first five seasons, with a less predictable scheme that balances run and pass play-calling. The source argues that if Barkley and Bigsby both exceed 1,000 yards and the offense resembles successful schemes from San Francisco, Los Angeles, or Green Bay, the ground game will reduce pressure on Hurts and the passing attack. The implication is that a dominant running game will create more favorable passing situations and take defensive focus away from the quarterback.

The source identifies Hurts as a great QB to target this season, noting his historical range as QB5, 1, 2, 4, and 9 in adjusted points per game since 2021. The source expects a bounce-back season driven by: (1) improved coaching under Shawn McVay, who will emphasize Hurts' rushing ability; (2) increased rushing attempts (only 6.6 per game last season vs. 10 per game average prior four years); and (3) rushing touchdown recovery (8 last season vs. 14 per year average prior four years). At 28 years old with no concerning injury history, the source believes Hurts' production returns this season. Expected to run for 12–15 rushing touchdowns after averaging 14 per year over the prior four seasons. The source sees significant upside from a quarterback previously drafted in round three now available in round six or seven due to Eagles' poor 2025 perception, especially if the offense opens up under Shanahan.

Ranked QB6 overall (63rd overall) in 2026 fantasy football rankings, positioned as the sixth-best quarterback prospect.

Jalen Hurts is ranked QB6 in 2026 superflex fantasy football draft rankings with consensus ranking of 6.8 overall; best rank 2, worst rank 17, showing solid expert consensus on his mid-tier quarterback status.

Jalen Hurts ranks as IDP6 (LB6) in the 2026 IDP draft rankings with an ADP of 6 and a projected score of 13.7, positioning him as the sixth-ranked linebacker.

Hurts is the primary focus of training camp scrutiny as the Eagles implement Sean Mannion's new offense. The source expects the revamped running game—featuring Saquon Barkley and Tank Bigsby—to reduce pressure on Hurts and the passing attack by making the offense less predictable and more balanced, similar to successful schemes in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Green Bay.

Hurts is the primary focus of Eagles training camp as the fanbase studies Sean Mannion's new offense and how the Super Bowl-winning quarterback will evolve in it. The source expects the revamped running game with Barkley and Bigsby to take significant pressure off Hurts and the passing attack by establishing a more balanced, less predictable offense that works off both run and pass concepts.

Hurts, like Smith, is adjusting to a new offensive coordinator in Sean Mannion. The QB complimented Mannion's coaching approach and structure, stating "I think Coach [Mannion] is going to be just fine. He's got a lot of structure, and a lot of intentionality behind what he does." Hurts' endorsement signals confidence in the new offensive system and suggests a smooth transition for the Eagles' offense heading into the season.

Hurts showed encouraging signs on Day 1 of training camp under new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion. While the offense wasn't perfect—there were drops and procedural penalties—it looked much more functional than the version dominated by Vic Fangio's defense during spring practices. Hurts worked primarily under center and targeted the middle of the field, departures from his typical operating style, and connected on a strike to DeVonta Smith down the left seam.

Hurts expressed confidence in new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion, stating "He's got a lot of structure and a lot of intentionality behind what he does." The source notes Hurts has primarily lived in shotgun during his NFL career but is now taking more reps under center in 2026 as part of the new scheme. Hurts emphasized the importance of work, repetition, and intentionality with teammates, taking the process one day at a time to ensure everyone is on the same page.