James Hurst Could Play a Pivotal Role for the Saints Offensive Line

Posted Aug 3, 2021
James Hurst entered the NFL as an undrafted rookie from the University of North Carolina, signing with the Baltimore Ravens in 2014. He not only beat the odds to make the roster, but started five games and appeared in all 16 contests as a rookie. Over a six-year career with Baltimore, he appeared in 90 of a possible 96 games and started 44. (Saints News Network)

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