Hayden Hurst was South Carolina’s most dynamic tight end
Hayden Hurst was a rare South Carolina TE who blended NFL-level size, verified 4.67 speed, and big-play production, finishing his Gamecock career with 100 catches and school-record tight end marks that helped make him a first-round NFL pick.[1][4] What set him apart was more than stats: he was a former baseball draftee with a tougher, unconventional path, and at South Carolina he consistently showed durable, high-upside pass-catching ability that translates well for teams seeking mismatch potential and a proven playmaker at tight end.[2][4][6]
