Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is officially a girl dad! The NFL superstar and his fiancée, Bryonna Burrows, welcomed their first child—a beautiful baby girl—on April 14, 2025, just weeks after Hurts led the Eagles to a Super Bowl victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, 40-22. The couple announced the joyful news on Instagram, sharing the baby’s name, which has already captured the hearts of fans across the country. As Hurts continues to shine on the field, this new role as a father marks a personal triumph that has Eagles Nation and beyond celebrating with the young family.
The baby girl, born at Pennsylvania Hospital, weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces, and is the first child for Hurts, 26, and Burrows, 27, who have been together since their days at the University of Alabama. In a heartfelt Instagram post, the couple shared a photo of themselves gazing adoringly at their daughter, with Hurts cradling the newborn in his arms. “Our greatest blessing has arrived,” they wrote. “Welcome to the world, Amara Grace Hurts. Amara means ‘eternal,’ and Grace reflects the love and faith that guide us. We’re so in love!” The name, with its tender meaning, immediately resonated with fans, who flooded the comments with messages like, “Amara Grace is perfect—Jalen, you’re already winning at dad life!”
Hurts and Burrows’ love story has been a fan favorite since they went public during their college years. Burrows, a rising executive at IBM, has been a constant presence at Hurts’ games, often seen cheering from the stands at Lincoln Financial Field in his No. 1 jersey. The couple, who got engaged in a romantic seaside proposal in 2024, had previously announced their pregnancy during the NFL season, with Hurts dedicating a touchdown celebration to Burrows by blowing a kiss to the camera and cradling an imaginary baby. Their wedding, a grand affair at the Ritz-Carlton in Atlanta, took place earlier this year, attended by teammates like Saquon Barkley and Brandon Graham, who have also recently welcomed children.
The arrival of Amara Grace comes at a high point for Hurts, who has solidified his status as one of the NFL’s elite quarterbacks. Since being drafted by the Eagles in 2020, he has led the team to two Super Bowl appearances, earning MVP honors in the most recent victory with 315 passing yards and two touchdowns. Off the field, Hurts has been a pillar of the community, often partnering with charities to support youth programs in Philadelphia. Now, as a father, he’s embracing a new kind of leadership. “Being a dad to Amara is my greatest honor,” Hurts said in a brief statement to ESPN. “I want to make her proud every day.”
The news has sparked a wave of celebration on social media, with #GirlDadJalen trending on X. Fans shared their excitement, with one writing, “Jalen Hurts as a girl dad with Amara Grace—my heart can’t handle this cuteness!” Eagles teammates also joined in, with Barkley commenting, “Congrats, bro! Amara’s got the best dad in the game,” and Graham adding, “Welcome to the dad club, Jalen!” The Eagles organization, now under the ownership of Elon Musk, who acquired the team for $33.5 billion, released a statement congratulating the couple, noting, “We’re thrilled for Jalen and Bryonna as they welcome Amara Grace to the Eagles family.”
For Hurts and Burrows, the birth of Amara Grace marks the beginning of a new chapter filled with love and joy. As they navigate parenthood, their journey continues to inspire fans, blending the thrill of NFL stardom with the warmth of family life. With a name as beautiful as Amara Grace, this little girl is already melting hearts—and with parents like Jalen and Bryonna, she’s destined to soar just as high as her dad does on the field. Congratulations to the happy family!
