AJ Brown discusses relationship with Jalen Hurts, Alabama ties after trade to Philadelphia Eagles
By Adam Spencer
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AJ Brown was part of a blockbuster trade last week, going from the Tennessee Titans to the Philadelphia Eagles during Round 1 of the 2022 NFL Draft.
Now, the former Ole Miss star wide receiver will join forces with his longtime friend — former Alabama QB Jalen Hurts.
During his introductory press conference, Brown discussed his long-standing relationship with Hurts (via On3 Sports):
“It started (when) he was recruiting me to Alabama, and I chose Ole Miss,” said Brown. “But we stayed in contact this entire time. We became really close friends. And you know I’m extremely excited to play with him. We always joked about it, but we never thought it would be reality.”
Brown believes Hurts can take a big step forward this coming season:
“I see a guy who is talented, believes in himself. [He] has a strong arm; he’s on time,” said Brown. “And this is all coming from me. This is all the time that we worked out together. I think this sky’s the limit for (him). I’m gonna go to bat for him every Sunday because he’s my friend. It’s a different mentality you bring when you’re playing for somebody that is important to you. It’s not about yourself no more. It’s about you playing for someone else. I’m gonna go above and beyond for this team and for him.”
Will the Brown-Hurts tandem lead the Eagles back to the playoffs in 2022? We’ll find out starting this fall!
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
