If Jalen Hurts feels like he is too good to be true, it is because he is. 

No other star in recent memory has combined humility, production, and success at the start of a career many didn't see coming the way Hurts has. And after the Philadelphia Eagles signed him to a record-breaking five-year, $255 million contract extension, many of Hurts' dreams have come true. 

Yet, he isn't getting ahead of himself. And he is still putting Philadelphia first in his decision-making process and putting the game of football first in his life. 

"That's where my comfort comes from. That's where my peace comes from, from playing the game. I know we're very blessed and I'm very blessed to be able to take care of things for my family and have that aspect of things in my life, but in terms of what matters to me and what I love and what I get a thrill from out of this game, that's something money can't buy," Hurts said.

"I just enjoy it thoroughly. I think there's a thrill in not being satisfied. If we reach our climax as a team, as an individual, whatever it is, or I peak, I'm still always going to find something. That's just a natural drive that I have. It's in my nature. I'm just excited to do it in a special place… That's what matters to me the most."

Much of Hurts' journey is tied to his overcoming. When he was at the University of Alabama, he was benched during the College Football National Championship game. 

He then transferred to Oklahoma, where he not only earned a starting spot back but set the game on fire, finishing as a runner-up to Joe Burrow for the Heisman trophy.

And then came the NFL Draft in 2020. Hurts was selected with the 53rd overall pick in the second round. He quickly took over the starting job from Carson Wentz, and in 2022 his game was put on the map. 

He earned a second-team All-Pro nod and Hurts finished second in MVP voting to the Kansas City Chief's Patrick Mahomes. 

What is clear is that Hurts is comfortable being the face of the franchise. He's coined the saying "keep the main thing the main thing." And with the Eagles, he is doing much of the same. 

In his press conference following officially signing the extension, Hurts said the money was nice, but his main goal is winning a championship with the group of guys he has in the locker room. 

Hurts is a franchise's dream. And at times, he feels too good to be true. But Philadelphia appears to have lucked out and found a unicorn of a quarterback and leader to push the team forward. 

"The journey is not over," Hurts said. "I play this game because I love the game. Not for any other reason than that."