Jalen Hurd, a wide receiver who had just been signed, was put on the reserve/retired list by the New England Patriots on Tuesday after missing the team’s practice on Tuesday due to what seemed to be an injury sustained on Monday during training camp. In response, the Patriots quickly filled Hurd’s open roster spot and placed among the wide receivers by claiming Chicago Bears wide receiver Thyrick Pitts off waivers.
Net worth-
Wide Receiver Jalen Hurd has an estimated net worth of around $5 million, as reported by media outlets.
Age-
Hurd was born on January 23, 1996. Currently, he is 27 years old.
Career-
Jalen Hurd’s football career got started at Beech Senior High School in Hendersonville, Tennessee. He had a standout season as a junior in 2012, rushing for an amazing 3,357 yards and scoring 43 touchdowns, breaking the state record for Tennessee. Hurd continued to make history in the state championship game the same year, propelling his team to victory while rushing for a record-breaking 394 yards and scoring seven touchdowns.
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Hurd, a standout collegiate player, was selected by the San Francisco 49ers with the 67th overall choice in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft.
He officially joined the New England Patriots on July 25, 2023, signing with the team. Surprisingly, just a week later on August 1, 2023, Hurd made the unexpected decision to retire from the NFL.
Contract-
Jalen Hurd signed a four-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers for $4,279,678, which included a $1,132,492 signing bonus and $1,132,492 in guaranteed compensation. This transaction represented an annual salary of $1,069,920 on average. Hurd was scheduled to make a base salary of $870,000 in 2023, which would add to the team’s cap hit of $870,000.
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Stats-
Jalen Hurd racked up tremendous numbers during his time at the University of Tennessee, including 2,638 running yards and 20 rushing touchdowns. He also made 67 receptions for 492 receiving yards and six aerial touchdowns, showcasing his flexibility as a player.
