Touted offensive lineman James Hurst to Tar Heels

Posted Apr 23, 2009
ESPNU 150 Watch List offensive tackle, James Hurst, a 6-foot-5, 285-pound prospect from Plainfield, Ind., has become the first Class of 2010 commitment for North Carolina. The Under Armour All-American chose the Heels over Florida, Georgia, Notre Dame, Ohio State and Mississippi State. Among many others were Indiana, Purdue, Tennessee and Duke. Hurst's older brother Nelson is a sophomore tight end at Mississippi State. (ESPN.com)

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