Alright, let’s talk about something I looked into recently: Jalen Hurts’ hand size. It popped into my head the other day, maybe I saw a comment online or something, I don’t quite remember. But I got curious.
So, what did I do? First thing, I just started searching around. Typed stuff like “Jalen Hurts hand measurement” into the search bar. You know how it goes. You get a flood of articles, especially from around the time he was drafted.
Digging for the Numbers
It wasn’t super hard to find, but you gotta sift through the opinions. Lots of folks were talking about it back then. The key thing everyone points back to is the NFL Combine. That’s where they do all the official measurements for players coming into the league.
I kept seeing the same number pop up from his Combine results:
- Hand Size: 9 3/4 inches (That’s measured from the tip of the thumb to the tip of the pinky finger with the hand stretched out).
So, I found the official measurement they recorded. Seems pretty straightforward, right? A solid number.
Why Does Anyone Care?
Then I thought, why is this even a thing people track so closely for quarterbacks? The common idea, the one I kept reading about, is grip. Bigger hands supposedly mean a better grip on the football, especially when it’s wet or cold. Makes sense, I guess. Less fumbles, maybe more control on the throw.
Some people get really worked up about these numbers. They compare him to other QBs, saying his hands are maybe average-ish or slightly above, not huge like some other guys. Found lists comparing him to Burrow, Allen, guys like that.
My Takeaway
Honestly, after finding the number and reading the chatter, I kinda shrugged. It’s a data point. Sure, maybe hand size helps a tiny bit, but watching the guy play? He seems to be doing just fine. He can obviously throw the ball, he can run, he leads the team. Worrying about a fraction of an inch on his hand measurement seems a bit much to me.
So yeah, that was my little adventure into figuring out Jalen Hurts’ hand size. Found the number, read the opinions, and decided it’s probably not the most important thing about him as a player. Just one piece of the puzzle. That’s my two cents on it anyway, based on what I dug up.
