James Hurst
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Hurst in 2013
No. 74 – New Orleans Saints
Position:Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1991-12-17) December 17, 1991 (age 32)
Danville, Indiana, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:310 lb (141 kg)
Career information
High school:Plainfield (IN)
College:North Carolina (2010–2013)
Undrafted:2014
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
  • Freshman All-American (2010)
  • Second-team All-ACC (2011)
  • First-team All-ACC (2012, 2013)
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Games played:150
Games started:95
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

James Hurst (born December 17, 1991) is an American football offensive tackle for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2014. He played college football at North Carolina.

High school career

A former standout at Plainfield High School, Hurst was named to the 2009 USA Today All-American team,[1] and played in the Under Armour All-America Game.[2]

College career

As a freshman, Hurst earned freshman All-American honors by Rivals.com, Phil Steele, and The Sporting News. He appeared in all 13 games and started at left tackle in all but the first game. He graded out at a team high of 83% and was third on the team with 33 knock-down blocks.[3]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Vertical jump Bench press
6 ft 5+1⁄4 in
(1.96 m) 		296 lb
(134 kg) 		33+3⁄4 in
(0.86 m) 		10+1⁄8 in
(0.26 m)		 5.59 s 1.93 s 3.25 s 4.73 s 22.0 in
(0.56 m)		 20 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[4][5]

Baltimore Ravens

Hurst signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent on May 10, 2014.[6]

Hurst became a full-time starter for the Ravens in 2017, starting all 16 games at left guard.

On March 12, 2018, Hurst signed a four-year contract extension with the Ravens.[7]

In 2019, Hurst was demoted to a backup role after being overtaken on the depth chart, starting only two games at left tackle.

On February 14, 2020, Hurst was suspended the first four games of the 2020 season for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances.[8] He was released on March 16, 2020.[9]

New Orleans Saints

Hurst (left) playing for the Saints in 2021.

Hurst signed with the New Orleans Saints on May 28, 2020.[10] He was reinstated from suspension on October 5,[11] and was activated on October 12.[12]

On March 15, 2021, Hurst signed a three-year contract extension with the Saints.[13]

NFL career statistics

Year Team Games Starts
2014 BAL 16 16
2015 BAL 16 16
2016 BAL 16 16
2017 BAL 16 16
2018 BAL 10 10
2019 BAL 16 16
2020 NO 12 12
2021 NO 11 11
Career 113 113

References

  1. ^ "All-USA football: Henderson, Joyner named players of year". USA Today. February 3, 2010.
  2. ^ "James Hurst - 2010 All-American Under Armour Football Team - Under ArmourĀ® All-America Football". Archived from the original on March 2, 2012. Retrieved January 2, 2010.
  3. ^ "Player Bio: James Hurst". tarheelblue.com. 2011. Archived from the original on April 18, 2012. Retrieved November 30, 2011.
  4. ^ "James Hurst Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved February 22, 2014.
  5. ^ "2014 Draft Scout James Hurst, North Carolina NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved November 24, 2022.
  6. ^ "Ravens Sign 17 Undrafted Free Agents". BaltimoreRavens.com. May 12, 2014. Archived from the original on August 7, 2017. Retrieved January 28, 2017.
  7. ^ Mink, Ryan (March 12, 2018). "Ravens Re-Sign Versatile Offensive Lineman James Hurst To 4-Year Deal". BaltimoreRavens.com. Archived from the original on March 14, 2018.
  8. ^ Mink, Ryan (February 14, 2020). "Offensive Lineman James Hurst Suspended Four Games". BaltimoreRavens.com.
  9. ^ Alper, Josh (March 16, 2020). "Ravens release James Hurst". NBCSports.com. Retrieved March 16, 2020.
  10. ^ "New Orleans Saints announce roster moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. May 28, 2020. Retrieved May 29, 2020.
  11. ^ Sigler, John (October 5, 2020). "Saints granted 1-week roster exemption for OL James Hurst". USAToday.com. Retrieved October 25, 2020.
  12. ^ "Saints' James Hurst: Has roster exemption lifted". CBSSports.com. October 12, 2020. Retrieved October 25, 2020.
  13. ^ "New Orleans Saints agree to terms with OL James Hurst". NewOrleansSaints.com. March 15, 2021.

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