Alabama fans embrace Jalen Hurts from field to stage

FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 file photo, Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) speaks to fans after the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game between Georgia and Alabama, in Atlanta. Alabama won 35-28. Even before Hurts came off the bench to lead Alabama's comeback win over Georgia in the Southeastern Conference championship game, his popularity has only seemed to grow since his role shrank. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)

FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 file photo, Alabama head coach Nick Saban and Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts, right, celebrate with the team after the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game against Georgia, in Atlanta. Alabama won 35-28. Even before Hurts came off the bench to lead Alabama's comeback win over Georgia in the Southeastern Conference championship game, his popularity has only seemed to grow since his role shrank. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 file photo, Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) works against Georgia during the second half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, in Atlanta. They cheered Hurts as he picked up his diploma, and applauded his every big play this season. Sometimes, Alabama fans gave the backup quarterback a nice hand for even stepping on the field - especially for his fifth game, which assured that he wasn't leaving, at least not right away. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)