Jalen Hurts is taking his talents outside of the field

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback and Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts is expanding his impact beyond the football field by joining the Athletes for Hope Athlete Leadership Council.

Athletes for Hope announced Thursday that Hurts has joined a group of prominent athletes that includes Stephen Curry, Katie Ledecky, Nathan Chen, Elena Delle Donne, Gabby Thomas and Ezra Frech.

The council helps guide Athletes for Hope’s mission of encouraging athletes at all levels to use their platforms to support charitable causes and make a positive impact in their communities.

As a member of the Athlete Leadership Council, Hurts will work with the organization on youth-focused philanthropic initiatives, mentor emerging student-athletes and help shape AFH’s community programs.

“I strive to help young people see the value in their uniqueness and open their eyes to opportunities they didn’t even know were possible,” Hurts said. “Joining the Athletes for Hope Athlete Leadership Council gives me a chance to deepen that mission alongside an incredible group of leaders who believe in the power of sport to make a lasting positive impact on the next generation.”

Hurts has already established a significant philanthropic presence away from football. His work includes the Jalen Hurts Foundation and its Keep It Cool initiative, along with his children’s book, Better Than a Touchdown, which focuses on resilience, teamwork and self-belief.

His addition also strengthens Athletes for Hope’s efforts to reach underserved children through its CHAMPS Program. According to the organization, the program reaches more than 400,000 elementary school students each month with programming focused on physical activity, mental well-being and leadership.

“Jalen is so much more than a star quarterback,” Athletes for Hope CEO Jason Belinkie said. “The way he carries himself, with quiet confidence and a genuine passion for empowering people, sets a powerful example that anyone can look up to.”

Belinkie added that the organization is excited to have Hurts join the council as it continues encouraging athletes to use their influence for good.

Hurts will also help carry forward the legacy established by Athletes for Hope’s founding members, a group that included Muhammad Ali, Mia Hamm, Andre Agassi, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Alonzo Mourning, Jeff Gordon and Warrick Dunn.

Founded in 2006, Athletes for Hope works with professional, Olympic, Paralympic, collegiate and high school athletes to connect them with philanthropic causes and volunteer opportunities.

For Hurts, joining the Athlete Leadership Council represents another opportunity to turn success on the football field into an avenue for helping the next generation.

“Together, we can show young people what it looks like to lead with purpose,” Hurts said, “and help them realize just how much they can achieve.”