Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts recently paid for the funeral expenses of a star Houston-area high school linebacker, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Tuesday.
Jarvon Coles, who starred at North Shore High School, was shot and killed at a house party in Humble, Texas, earlier this month, according to
Hurts, who played high school football at rival Channelview High School, decided to pay for the funeral after he read about Coles' death, according to Rapoport.
Coles was a two-time first-team all-district linebacker with a 4.1 GPA and was set to play college football at Lamar University, his grandfather, Braxton Coles, told KHOU-TV.
Coles' funeral took place on March 16 when hundreds paid their respects, , and March 16 was declared "Jarvon Coles Day" by Houston Mayor John Whitmire and Rep. Shelia Jackson Lee (D-TX).
Hurts has played in the NFL for four seasons and has made two Pro Bowls with the Eagles.
