More On UNC Football Recruit James Hurst
Posted Apr 25, 2009
North Carolina lost two huge basketball talents on Thursday when Wayne Ellington and Ty Lawson entered the 2009 NBA Draft. But the Tar Heels welcomed in a huge football talent the day before when James Hurst, a 6-6, 284-pound offensive tackle from Plainfield (Ind.) High School. Hurst is rated as the No. 3 offensive tackle in the Class of 2010 by Scout.com. Rivals.com rates Hurst as the No. 8 prospect overall in the Class of 2010.
(ACC Sports Journal)
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