- Aug 25, 2012
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With the 27th pick of the NFL Draft, the Baltimore Ravens select...
Hayden Hurst, TE, South Carolina
ANALYSIS
Good combination of size and quickness. Moved all over field. Rabid and rowdy in his play. Quick release into routes. Athletic with above-average play speed for the position. Willing and capable pass catcher on all three levels. Has the feet and acceleration to burst open from breaks. Separates from garden-variety linebackers in coverage. Instant opener when sinking into zone holes. Hands are sticky and ball focus is elite. Had one drop against 100 career catches. Reliable inside the hash marks. Makes subtle moves to shield catch-point from linebackers. Secures through contact. Runs with power and balance after the catch. Will seek out collisions rather than running out of bounds. Has frame and grit to improve as in-line blocker. Capable move blocker able to adjust to targets.
Hayden Hurst, TE, South Carolina
ANALYSIS
Good combination of size and quickness. Moved all over field. Rabid and rowdy in his play. Quick release into routes. Athletic with above-average play speed for the position. Willing and capable pass catcher on all three levels. Has the feet and acceleration to burst open from breaks. Separates from garden-variety linebackers in coverage. Instant opener when sinking into zone holes. Hands are sticky and ball focus is elite. Had one drop against 100 career catches. Reliable inside the hash marks. Makes subtle moves to shield catch-point from linebackers. Secures through contact. Runs with power and balance after the catch. Will seek out collisions rather than running out of bounds. Has frame and grit to improve as in-line blocker. Capable move blocker able to adjust to targets.






he was solid for us. Give him a big body to take on Olinemen and we’ll be up to an average defense at best