“I’ve cried only two or three times and this was emotional,” Coach Hurts told KPRC 2 Sports Director Randy McIlvoy on Monday afternoon on his drive down Interstate 10 returning from New Orleans. Here’s the full interview as Jalen’s dad reflects on what his son and the Eagles accomplished in the Super Bowl win over the Chiefs.

Jalen Hurts, a graduate of Channelview High School, brought pride to his hometown by leading the Philadelphia Eagles to Super Bowl victory and being named the game's Most Valuable Player.

It took 59 years, but the Houston area finally has a Super Bowl MVP. Jalen Hurts, who starred at Channelview High School on the east side of Harris County, was named Super Bowl MVP after his Philadelphia Eagles thrashed the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 Sunday at New Orleans' Superdome.