2013 Top 25 player countdown: No. 5, James Hurst

Posted Aug 20, 2013
No. 5. James Hurst, OT, North Carolina - Hurst is going to be the anchor of the line this fall, as he’s the senior leader and one of the nation’s top left tackles. He has started 36 career games since earning the starting job in the second week of his true freshman season. Last year, he helped pave the way for UNC to set school records in total offense, scoring and passing yards. (ESPN.com)

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