Full-time starter for only one year with a history of running a very basic set of routes against below-average competition. Hurst put together an excellent workout with crisp feet, good speed and desired explosion testing. Plus, he caught the ball well. However, he doesn't feature the competitive demeanor teams look for at the top of the route, with the ball in the air, or after the catch and that must change. He possesses the traits to get into camp, but needs to prove his best football is in front of him after a pedestrian college career.
Built with an NFL body type, including long arms and broad lower half as an interior defender who looks the part. However, once the tape starts rolling, it becomes difficult to find enough flashes against the run or as a pass rusher to project him on the NFL level. Teams love height/weight/length and he has those traits, but he never really dominated a lower level of competition and he's way behind in terms of his technique and football IQ.
