Jalen Hurts talks about being the ‘face of NFL’ discussion after Super Bowl 59 win with calm confidence

Despite reaching the pinnacle of NFL success and earning the prestigious Super Bowl MVP title, Jalen Hurts isn’t looking to be the face of the league—at least not by choice. The Philadelphia Eagles quarterback, fresh off a commanding 40-22 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX, has made it clear he’s more focused on legacy and performance than media fame or commercial stardom.

In a revealing interview with Men’s Health journalist Clover Hope, Jalen Hurts offered an honest perspective on fame, leadership, and the expectations that come with being a Black quarterback in the NFL. His answer to whether he sees himself as the face of the league was telling: “Hmm.” Then a definitive, “No.” For Hurts, the game speaks louder than the headlines. "But when you’re the MVP of the Super Bowl, you are the face of the NFL,” he added.

This humility stands in stark contrast to the trajectory his career has taken. Named MVP of the biggest game of the season, Hurts joined elite company—becoming only the second quarterback in Philadelphia Eagles history to deliver a Super Bowl title, after Nick Foles. According to Elias Sports, Hurts is just the seventh quarterback to appear in multiple Super Bowls and win one within his first five seasons, joining icons like Tom Brady, Patrick Mahomes, and Troy Aikman.
But unlike his peers, Hurts doesn't seem interested in turning his success into celebrity. He remains largely removed from the commercial spotlight that typically follows a player of his caliber. While others, such as Mahomes and Travis Kelce, often dominate media spaces through endorsements and viral campaigns, Hurts stays grounded, with minimal visibility outside the gridiron.
Still, the league knows what it has in him. Hurts has been chosen as the NFL’s flag football ambassador for the 2028 Olympics and has become the face of the iconic Jordan Brand—signs that the NFL clearly sees him as more than just a quarterback. Yet Hurts stays reserved, preferring to lead by example rather than embrace a performative public persona. “You hear people talk about Doug Williams, Warren Moon, and Randall Cunningham and their tenures quarterbacking in the NFL, and those are all opportunities to learn from. It’s history,” Hurts noted thoughtfully.
That acknowledgment of history—and his place in it—makes his journey even more profound. Hurts isn’t shying away from what he represents, especially for young Black athletes who see themselves in his stoic demeanor and determined playstyle. However, he refuses to be confined by any label, even one as grand as “face of the NFL.”
With a powerful supporting cast and momentum on his side, Hurts enters the 2025 season with renewed drive. While he may not crave the spotlight, it’s clear that all eyes will be on him as the Eagles aim to defend their Super Bowl crown.
And like it or not, Jalen Hurts is already the face of something much bigger—excellence without ego.
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