Jalen Hurts praises promising second-year WR at Training Camp, says he could be the next A.J. Brown.

In the summer heat of Eagles training camp, Jalen Hurts has seen something that stopped him in his tracks—not a flashy throw or a viral highlight, but the rise of a young wide receiver who, in his words, carries the same energy and impact as one of the best in the league.

To those watching closely, it wasn’t hard to notice. This receiver consistently dominated reps. He fought off press coverage, climbed the ladder for tough catches, and ran his routes with the precision of a veteran. But for Hurts, it wasn’t just about the physical tools. It was something deeper.

“That kid’s got it,” Hurts said when asked about the standout performances. “The physicality, the timing, the hunger—it reminds me of someone I used to go to war with back in the day. You watch him run a route, make a contested catch, shake off a veteran corner, and it just clicks: that’s the next one. That’s the next A.J.”

Coming from a quarterback who’s built a record-setting partnership with A.J. Brown, those words carry serious weight. It’s not every day that a Pro Bowl QB casually compares a young player to one of the most dominant wideouts in the NFL.

But that’s exactly what’s happening at NovaCare Complex. Coaches have quietly taken notice. Teammates are starting to look differently. Even defensive backs, when mic’d up, have been caught muttering respect after going head-to-head.

Hurts, never one to hype without reason, has made it clear: he sees a future star forming—one route, one rep, one camp battle at a time.

In a receiver room that already features proven playmakers like Brown and DeVonta Smith, this young Eagle is making a case for meaningful snaps come September. He may not have the résumé yet, but he has the work ethic, the mindset, and now—the quarterback’s full belief.

That wide receiver is second-year breakout candidate Johnny Wilson.

And if Hurts is right, Eagles fans may be watching the beginning of a new dynamic duo in midnight green.