James Hurst ready to be the best at UNC and beyond

Posted Aug 28, 2013
North Carolina senior James Hurst has a simple, but lofty goal for himself this season: be the best at his position. He wants to be selected an All-American, win the Outland Trophy and solidify his NFL Draft status, while leading the Tar Heels to a postseason bowl game. “I want to be the first offensive tackle taken in the NFL Draft,” said the Plainfield High School graduate. (Vype.com)

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