Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts recently paid for the funeral expenses of Jarvon Coles, a star high school linebacker from Houston.
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts pays for funeral expenses for Houston-area HS football playerhttps://t.co/6UD2aOlysj
— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) March 19, 2024
Coles was tragically shot and killed at a house party in Humble, Texas. A two-time first-team all-district linebacker with a 4.1 GPA, Coles was set to play college football at Lamar University.
Hurts decided to cover the funeral costs after hearing about Coles’ death.
Just learned that #Eagles QB Jalen Hurts read about the passing of this football player from a rival high school and decided to pay for his funeral expenses. Heartwarming end to a gut-wrenching story. https://t.co/9LyHw8BI2B
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 19, 2024
The funeral took place on March 16, with many people paying their respects. To honor Coles’ memory, Houston Mayor John Whitmire and Rep. Shelia Jackson Lee declared March 16 as “Jarvon Coles Day.”
Hurts, who played football at a rival high school, made the gesture out of compassion.
Hurts, a quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles, is known for his successful NFL career with two Pro Bowl selections.
This act of kindness highlights the positive influence that athletes can have beyond their sports careers, offering support and making a difference in their communities during challenging times.
Fans reacted as follows.
Class act. 💚 pic.twitter.com/vBvF8yLPDD
— JAKIB Sports (@JAKIBSports) March 19, 2024
Very cool gesture.
— Iron-F3 (@Iron091507) March 19, 2024
Jalen always been a good dude despite what the media says
— Anthony Russo (@Anthony_Russo97) March 19, 2024
Such a touching gesture from @JalenHurts! True sportsmanship extends beyond the field. Rest in peace to the player, and kudos to Jalen for his compassion and generosity. 🙏 #Sportsmanship #Respect
— Muhammad Saeed (@saeedmalik91) March 19, 2024
R.I.P Jarvon Coles My condolences to his family!
Well done Jalen
— Clockwork (Ting dun) (@It_s_a_trap) March 19, 2024
Damn. I gotta respect Jalen even more now
— brock miller 🟠🟢 (@RS_18_MILLER) March 19, 2024
Bigger then 🏈
— Big O (Stinsons Shooting Supply) (@therealOStinson) March 19, 2024
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
— portabella🦅 (@portabella) March 19, 2024
Just learned that #Eagles QB Jalen Hurts read about the passing of this football player from a rival high school and decided to pay for his funeral expenses. Heartwarming end to a gut-wrenching story.
— Sajid Rao (@Ra82218006Rao) March 19, 2024
Class act @JalenHurts. You may play for the opposition but you earned a fan for life.
— Chris S. (@cjsondge) March 20, 2024
“Just learned” aka his camp leaked it for PR points.
— BadOne88 (@BadOne88) March 19, 2024
Not surprised–he's a good human being and likely does much more we don't know about. Jalen Hurts is my QB1
— 🎼Homer loves the Eagles but hates treason🎶 (@SearchingHomer) March 19, 2024
I don't understand how anybody doesn't like this guy. I'm a huge Cowboy fan and I feel the same way about Dak. The things they do for people it's amazing and a blessing to a lot of people. I'll go back to hating both of them for different reasons come post season lol 😆
— paul🙏🤍🇱🇷🖤🙏oseya (@paulIoseya) March 19, 2024
This is one of the reasons that Coach Saban and all Bama fans have always loved him. We know what a class act he is.
— Cynthia Fisher🐘 (@Cynthia____06) March 19, 2024
Jaylin is one classy young man. One of the real good guys with a heart the size of the Grand Canyon. It’s people like Jaylin that give me hope for the future.
— Henry Moses Jr (@HenryMosesJr1) March 19, 2024
he’ll somehow be called a system QB because of this
— Matt Grace (@matt_grace3_04) March 19, 2024
This is why I love Eastside of Houston. @JalenHurts such a good dude. RIP #10 Channelview/North Shore love 💙❤️
— Astros Fan (@f1856104) March 19, 2024
That’s kind of Jalen, but what a sickening situation for that kid, his loved ones, and community.
— Garrett (@carsandkickoffs) March 19, 2024
I've never has a good thing to say about Jalen Hurts — until now.
— ObiTron Shinobi (@ObiTronShinobi) March 19, 2024
I’m not surprised at all. The Jalen that we see and know has always been a mensch!
— iFish (@LanniB31) March 19, 2024
