Hayden Hurst
| No. 81 – Baltimore Ravens | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Tight end |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | August 24, 1993 Jacksonville, Florida |
| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Weight: | 250 lb (113 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Jacksonville (FL) Bolles |
| College: | South Carolina |
| NFL draft: | 2018 / round: 1 / pick: 25 |
| Career history | |
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| Roster status: | Active |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Hayden Randle Hurst (born August 24, 1993) is an American football tight end for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at South Carolina.
Early years
Hurst attended The Bolles School in Jacksonville, Florida. He played football and baseball and graduated in 2012. Hurst was chosen by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 17th round of the 2012 MLB Draft[1] and signed with the Pirates for a $400,000 signing bonus, turning down a baseball scholarship from Florida State.[2] Hurst played two seasons in the Pirates organization before walking onto South Carolina's football team.[3]
College career
In 2015, as a true freshman, Hurst played in all 12 of South Carolina's games, catching eight passes for 106 yards.
In 2016, as a sophomore, Hurst played in all 13 games, catching at least one pass in each. He caught a career high seven passes against Kentucky. In total, Hurst caught 48 passes for 616 yards.[4] He was rewarded with a scholarship in the spring.[5]
In 2017, as a junior, Hurst once again played in all 13 games (this includes the 2018 Outback Bowl), catching 44 passes for 559 yards and two touchdowns.[6] He was unanimously named to the 2017 All-SEC football team.[7] Hurst declared for the 2018 NFL Draft on December 7, 2017,[8] nearly a month before the 2018 Outback Bowl against Michigan. Hurst still chose to play in the Outback Bowl, catching three passes for 41 yards in a 26-19 South Carolina win.
Professional career
The Baltimore Ravens selected Hurst in the first round (25th overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft. He was the first tight end picked in the draft.[9]
References
- ^ "Hayden Hurst - Player Profile". Perfect Game. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
- ^ https://www.mlb.com/cut4/top-tight-end-in-nfl-draft-hayden-hurst-once-played-minor-league-baseball/c-273640822
- ^ "Hayden Hurst". Official Athletic Site of the South Carolina Gamecocks. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
- ^ "Hayden Hurst 2016 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
- ^ "Hayden Hurst". Official Athletic Site of the South Carolina Gamecocks. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
- ^ "Hayden Hurst 2017 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
- ^ "2017 All-SEC Football Team announced". The Official Website Of The Southeastern Conference. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
- ^ "Gamecocks' Hayden Hurst declares for NFL Draft". The Post and Courier. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
- ^ Teope, Herbie (April 26, 2018). "Ravens add to TE corps, take Hayden Hurst at No. 25". NFL.com.