Hayden Hurst, former South Carolina star, signs with new NFL team
By Adam Spencer
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Hayden Hurst was a first-round pick out of South Carolina back in 2018, going No. 25 overall to the Baltimore Ravens.
After 2 years in Baltimore, Hurst was traded to the Atlanta Falcons, where he spent the past 2 seasons.
Now, after entering free agency, Hurst has found a new team. Per his management agency, he’s heading to the reigning AFC champion Cincinnati Bengals on a 1-year deal:
We are excited to announce that #TeamESM client @haydenrhurst has agreed to terms with the @Bengals on a 1-year deal! #WhoDey pic.twitter.com/T3AhQRGFZK
— EnterSports Management (@EnterSportsMgmt) March 17, 2022
Hurst, in his 4-year NFL career, has put up 125 catches for 1,304 yards and 12 touchdowns.
He’ll replace CJ Uzomah, who left for the New York Jets after a breakout season in 2021. Hurst will now catch his passes from former LSU star QB Joe Burrow.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
