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Alabama freshman quarterback Jalen Hurts is having a fantastic inaugural campaign.
Not only has he led the No. 1 Crimson Tide to a perfect record, but Hurts has also galvanized the offense with his ability to run.
Demonstrating a maturity beyond his years, Hurts has proven capable of delivering the ball downfield — whilst also evading pressure with his legs.
CFB film room recently tweeted out two fascinating statistics pertaining to Hurts in 2016:
Jalen Hurts under pressure vs teams in AP Top 25 (USC, TENN, TA&M, LSU): 6-19, 63 yds, 0 TD, 1 Int
— CFB Film Room (@CFBFilmRoom) November 23, 2016
Alabama QB Jalen Hurts under pressure: 17-55 (30.9%), 3 TD, 2 Int
— CFB Film Room (@CFBFilmRoom) November 23, 2016
The statistics show Hurts struggling versus pressure when in the pocket. Dually, he’s had a lack of success versus ranked teams when under siege.
Now, Alabama is still undefeated. The offensive line has done a magnificent job of protecting the Texas native. Additionally, Hurts is still a true freshman. Opposing defensive coordinators will be doing everything they can to make the young quarterback uncomfortable.
While these two stats may be a bit misleading, it could offer a blueprint for being competitive with Nick Saban’s team.
