Jalen Hurts has been recorded squatting around 600 pounds (about 272 kg) in the weight room, a number that has gone viral multiple times from his college days.

Quick Scoop

  • Multiple clips from his time at Alabama and Oklahoma show Hurts squatting approximately 600 pounds with spotters.
  • An in-depth strength profile notes that, as a 16-year-old high school powerlifter at about 196 pounds bodyweight, he hit an official meet squat of 570 pounds (259 kg), which is remarkably strong for that age and size.
  • More recent writeups and blogs generally round this to “about 600 pounds” when answering “how much can Jalen Hurts squat,” reflecting that this is the commonly cited max from his football and powerlifting background.

Mini FAQ

  • Is 600 pounds his official powerlifting max?
    No. His best official meet squat on record is reported as 570 pounds at age 16; the 600‑pound lifts are gym squats caught on video during his college years.
  • Why is this such a big deal?
    For a quarterback in the 220–225 pound range, squatting around 600 pounds is elite and helps explain his power on QB sneaks and short-yardage runs that fans and analysts often highlight.

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