Hurts announced Monday the release of his first children's book, " Better Than a Touchdown ," with a March 10, 2026, release date. The book is available for preorder from Penguin Random House. In a video posted on Instagram, Hurts said publishing a children's book has always been a dream of his.

Jalen Hurts follows Lamar Jackson's footsteps by writing his first children's book titled, "Better Than a Touchdown".