Black History Football Legacies: Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts
The Super Bowl will be a historic moment in Black History for many, Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes will be the first Black quarterbacks to ‘face off’ in a Super Bowl.
Patrick Mahomes:
Patrick Mahomes is an American Football player for the Kansas City Chiefs. Mahomes was drafted onto the Kansas City Chiefs in 2017, playing for 5 years in total, establishing a legacy for the Chiefs. He took the Chiefs to the Superbowl, aiming to win again this year, like they won in 2019.
Mahomes’ Stats:
- Completion Percentage: 67.1
- Passing Yards: 5,250
- Passing Touchdowns: 41
- Interceptions Thrown: 12
- Passer Rating: 105.2
Jalen Hurts:
Jalen Hurts is an American Football player for the Philadelphia Eagles. Hurts was drafted onto the Philadelphia Eagles in 2020, after transferring from Oklahoma University, establishing a legacy for the Eagles. He has yet to win a Super Bowl Trophy, pushing to get his first Super Bowl win with The Philadelphia Eagles.
Hurts’ Stats:
- Completion Percentage: 66.5
- Passing Yards: 3,701
- Passing Touchdowns: 22
- Interceptions Thrown: 6
- Passer Rating: 101.5
The Kansas City Chiefs will face off against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, February 12 at 6:30pm Est.