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ESPN draft analyst believes Michigan’s Maurice Hurst is a top 10 draft pick
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Maurice Hurst is expected to be an anchor for Michigan’s talented defensive line this season. But that’s not the only hype the 6-foot-2, 282-pound defensive tackle is receiving.
ESPN draft analyst Todd McShay believes Hurst is one of the top prospects of the 2018 class and has the potential to be a top 10 pick. The senior was ranked No. 9 on McShay’s preseason top 32 prospects for the 2018 NFL draft.
Here’s what the analyst had to say about Hurst:
Despite being a backup the past two seasons, Hurst has been extremely productive. He has notched 68 tackles, 18 tackles for loss and 7.5 sacks. While slightly undersized … Hurst is a quick and powerful one-gap penetrator who is highly disruptive against the run. He has a powerful upper body and disengages quickly. He projects as a future NFL starter and top-40 pick.
Mel Kiper, Jr., another draft analyst for ESPN, ranks Hurst as the No. 1 senior defensive tackle in college football.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB