WATCH: Alabama students, fans give Jalen Hurts a thunderous ovation at graduation

Jalen Hurts is an absolute legend in Tuscaloosa, and the backup Alabama quarterback only added to his story with an incredible come-from-behind win in the SEC Championship Game earlier this month.

Hurts still has one year of eligibility remaining, and it’s possible he’ll transfer to play elsewhere in 2019, but he’ll leave on great terms.

As you can see below, Hurts graduated from Alabama on Saturday, and the ovation he received from fellow students and fans was incredible:

Standing ovation when he takes the field. Standing ovation when he walks the stage. Congrats + a big #RollTide to the legend himself, @JalenHurts ? #BamaGrad #WhereLegendsAreMade pic.twitter.com/aq6AnaHKqw

— The University of Alabama (@UofAlabama) December 15, 2018

There was a huge ovation as #Alabama jr. QB @JalenHurts walked across the stage to receive his bachelors degree in public relations during the University of Alabama's commencement ceremony Saturday afternoon. pic.twitter.com/deLcBN0Xry

— Alex Byington (@_AlexByington) December 15, 2018

What a special moment that was for Hurts, and now he has his college degree, too.

Now, he’ll return his focus to the gridiron, where he’ll try to (potentially) go out with another national title.

Adam Spencer

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