A Houston Christian product is turning heads in Foxborough — and not just because of his play.
Eagles outside linebacker Jalyx Hunt had a standout week at Philadelphia's joint practices with the New England Patriots, impressing enough to draw rave reviews from Patriots-beat reporters covering the sessions. That kind of cross-market buzz is rare for a linebacker still working to cement his roster standing, and it signals Hunt is doing something right when the lights are on.
But the week's most talked-about moment had nothing to do with a highlight reel. Hunt found himself in a heated exchange with Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel after a scrum broke out during Wednesday's joint practice in Foxborough. The two were reportedly "jawing" at each other in the aftermath — the kind of incident that can go either way in the court of public opinion, but often reads as a sign of a player who won't be pushed around. Vrabel, who built his coaching reputation on toughness and accountability, isn't exactly known for backing down either, which made the moment all the more notable.
For a player coming out of Houston Christian, a small Baptist university in Houston, Texas that doesn't typically produce NFL headlines, Hunt's week represents exactly the kind of story the program can point to with pride. He wasn't just present at a high-profile joint practice — he was a talking point.
No notable activity was reported for fellow HCU alum Caleb Johnson of the Miami Dolphins during the same period.
The Eagles open preseason play with a roster still taking shape, but if this week is any indication, Hunt is making sure his name is known — by reporters, by opponents, and apparently by opposing head coaches too.
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