James Hurst "is the total package"

Posted Apr 26, 2009
James Hurst, a 6-foot-5, 271-pound offensive tackle at Plainfield, Ind., has committed to the University of North Carolina. Hurst is rated by scout.com as a five-star player, its highest rating. Scout.com has Hurst listed as its No. 3 offensive tackle prospect in the country.

"He is the total package," said Plainfield assistant coach Brent Schwanekamp. "He is in the top 20 academically in his class, he has a tremendous work ethic and he is a great athlete." (Charlotte Observer)

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