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South Carolina Football – Gamecocks in NFL, Deals and Free Agency (Pt. I)

By Jacob Elsey

PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 23: Cornerback Johnathan Joseph #24 of the Houston Texans breaks up a pass against wide receiver Alshon Jeffery #17 of the Philadelphia Eagles in the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on December 23, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 23: Cornerback Johnathan Joseph #24 of the Houston Texans breaks up a pass against wide receiver Alshon Jeffery #17 of the Philadelphia Eagles in the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on December 23, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) /
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MIAMI, FL – SEPTEMBER 08: Hayden Hurst #81 of the Baltimore Ravens stiff arms Walt Aikens #35 of the Miami Dolphins in the third quarter of the game at Hard Rock Stadium on September 8, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL – SEPTEMBER 08: Hayden Hurst #81 of the Baltimore Ravens stiff arms Walt Aikens #35 of the Miami Dolphins in the third quarter of the game at Hard Rock Stadium on September 8, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images) /

HAYDEN HURST (TE)

Hurst, a first-round selection of the Baltimore Ravens in 2018, was traded to the Falcons earlier this week.  He looks to fill the void left by former Atlanta TE Austin Hooper, who recently signed a deal with the Cleveland Browns in free agency.

Baltimore’s TE room was crowded, with Nick Boyle and Pro Bowler Mark Andrews also in the fold, so the Ravens decided to move on from their former top pick.  In return, they received a second- and fifth-round pick in the upcoming draft.

In his two years with the Ravens, Hurst secured 43 receptions for 512 yards and 3 TDs.  The 26-year-old should immediately become a focal point in the Atlanta offense, especially after Hooper’s departure.

As a Gamecock, Hurst began his career under coach Steve Spurrier.  He walked on to the football program following a stint in Major League Baseball, where he was a pitcher in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ organization.  In his three-year career, Hurst caught 100 passes for 1,281 yards and 4 TDs.  He was an All-SEC selection in his final year on campus.

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