Philadelphia Eagles star Jalen Hurts is not a top-10 quarterback in the NFL, according to ESPN’s annual survey of league executives, coaches and scouts.Hurts, the Super Bowl LIX champion and MVP, was listed way outside the top 10 in ESPN’s survey, which was published on Monday morning.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementIn last year’s edition, coming off that Super Bowl title, Hurts was listed at No. 9. Now, after an up-and-down season, he’s all the way down at No. 17.Here is ESPN’s top 10, in order.1. Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills2. Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs3. Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams4. Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals5. Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens6. Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys7. Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers8. Drake Maye, New England Patriots9. Jared Goff, Detroit Lions10. Caleb Williams, Chicago BearsThen, ESPN listed seven quarterbacks in the “honorable mention” section. In order, those QBs were the Seahawks’ Sam Darnold, Commanders’ Jayden Daniels, Packers’ Jordan Love, 49ers’ Brock Purdy, Buccaneers’ Baker Mayfield, Jaguars’ Trevor Lawrence and Hurts.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Broncos’ Bo Nix, Colts’ Daniel Jones and Texans’ C.J. Stroud were in the “also receiving votes” category.While the league is seemingly down on Hurts, the quote about the Eagles’ franchise QB from an anonymous AFC coach was positive: “I know it has been up-and-down, but I’m still betting on the Super Bowl credentials, the intangibles and the toughness.”Hurts faces an important 2026 season. With new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion, there’s reason to believe this will be a bounce-back campaign for the 27-year-old.Jalen Hurts and the Eagles are +1000 to win the NFC Championship on BetMGM. Our in-depth BetMGM Sportsbook review provides a useful guide on how to use their platform. Also, check out our NFL futures betting guide to learn more about betting on NFL futures.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHurts will have to do it without A.J. Brown, his top target over the last four years.But with DeVonta Smith, Makai Lemon, Dallas Goedert and Co. catching passes and Saquon Barkley in the backfield, Hurts should have enough firepower to impress this season.Whether or not Hurts, who’s under contract through 2028, gets another deal next offseason could be decided by how well he plays in 2026 — and if he proves his doubters wrong.Can this Eagles ‘freak’ athlete take another massive leap in 2026? Jul. 13, 2026, 6:00a.m.This Eagles All-Pro faces massive pressure to perform in 2026 Jul. 10, 2026, 6:00a.m.The Eagles need this 1st-round pick with injury history to become a star Jul. 9, 2026, 6:00a.m.This Eagles veteran could have left in free agency. Why his return is so important Jul. 8, 2026, 6:00a.m.Read the original article on NJ.com. Add NJ.com as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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