Hayden Hurst
30-Year-Old
2023 Receiving Stats
REC
18
YDS
184
TD
1
AVG
10.2
TAR
32
2024 Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Hurst is set to play for his third team in the last three years after signing a three-year contract with the Panthers in the offseason. From a fantasy standpoint, it's a good landing spot for a TE who would be second on the depth chart for a lot of teams. Carolina not only lacks competition at his position, but also talented pass catchers in general after trading away D.J. Moore to acquire Alabama quarterback Bryce Young. Last year, Hurst had star quarterback Joe Burrow throwing him the ball in Cincinnati, but the tight end finished fifth on the team with 68 targets. Hurst caught 52 of those for 414 yards and two touchdowns, and with fewer mouths to feed in Carolina he could challenge his 2020 career high of 88 targets -- which produced a 56-571-6 receiving line as a member of the Falcons. Read Past Outlooks
Signs with Chargers
Hurst agreed to a deal with the Chargers on Friday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reported Thursday that Hurst visited Los Angeles after being released by Carolina on Wednesday. The Chargers' pass-catching corps will look very different in 2024 after Keenan Allen (heel) was traded to the Bears on Thursday, Mike Williams (knee) was released Wednesday, and tight end Gerald Everett departed to the Bears on Tuesday. Hurst missed the final eight games of 2023 due to a concussion and recorded 18 catches on 32 targets for 184 yards and one touchdown.
Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reported Thursday that Hurst visited Los Angeles after being released by Carolina on Wednesday. The Chargers' pass-catching corps will look very different in 2024 after Keenan Allen (heel) was traded to the Bears on Thursday, Mike Williams (knee) was released Wednesday, and tight end Gerald Everett departed to the Bears on Tuesday. Hurst missed the final eight games of 2023 due to a concussion and recorded 18 catches on 32 targets for 184 yards and one touchdown.
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How do Hayden Hurst's 2023 advanced stats compare to other tight ends?
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Air Yards Per Game
28.3Air Yards Per Snap
0.87% Team Air Yards
6.4%% Team Targets
6.0%Avg Depth of Target
8.0 YdsCatch Rate
56.3%Drop Rate
3.1%Avg Yds After Catch
3.9% Targeted On Route
15.4%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Hayden Hurst
208 routes 32 targets
134 routes 22 targets
232 routes 40 targets
139 routes 21 targets
Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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2023 Hayden Hurst Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Hayden Hurst's measurables compare to other tight ends?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 4"Weight
245 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.67 secShuttle Time
4.37 secCone Drill
7.19 secVertical Jump
31.5 inBroad Jump
120 inHand Length
9.75 inArm Length
32.13 in
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Could have returned last season
Hurst indicated last week that he's fully recovered from the concussion that ended his 2023 season early, and he even suggested he could have returned late in the year had the Panthers been competitive, Anthony Rizzuti of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
"I had the concussion and for a week after it was a little touch-and-go, but I went to the Mayo Clinic down in Jacksonville, got a second opinion, got full clear bill of health," Hurst said. "The only reason I sat out as long as I did was just, from the front office, there was really no point. They were 2-15, or 2-13 at the time, so there was really no point in rushing back." The veteran tight end signed with the Chargers after being released by Carolina in March, and he could compete for the starting job vacated by Gerald Everett when he left in free agency.
"I had the concussion and for a week after it was a little touch-and-go, but I went to the Mayo Clinic down in Jacksonville, got a second opinion, got full clear bill of health," Hurst said. "The only reason I sat out as long as I did was just, from the front office, there was really no point. They were 2-15, or 2-13 at the time, so there was really no point in rushing back." The veteran tight end signed with the Chargers after being released by Carolina in March, and he could compete for the starting job vacated by Gerald Everett when he left in free agency.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Hurst signed a one-year deal with the Bengals to replace C.J. Uzomah atop the depth chart
after Uzomah left for the Jets in free agency. In a Cincinnati offense with Ja’Marr Chase, Tee
Higgins and Tyler Boyd at wide receiver and Joe Mixon in the backfield, tight end plays an
ancillary role. The team ranked 29th last season in the percentage of targets thrown to the
position (13.2), and Uzomah had just 493 yards and five touchdowns. Hurst caught 56 of 88
targets for 571 yards and six touchdowns as Atlanta’s starter in 2020 but has mostly been a
backup in his three other seasons, failing to eclipse 350 receiving yards or three touchdowns in
any year. Baltimore’s 25th overall pick in 2018, Hurst ran a 4.67 40 but has never shown the
route-running skills that would allow for steady targets in an offense with good pass catchers.
He’s also old (29) for a player with only four seasons under his belt, as he played minor league
baseball before college football. Still, Hurst should get plenty of playing time this year with Drew
Sample as his only serious competition for snaps, and he’s in good position for per-target
efficiency and regular red-zone trips.
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Intends to ink with Chargers
Hurst is visiting Los Angeles on Thursday and intends to sign with the team, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
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Released by Carolina
The Panthers released Hurst on Wednesday, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
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Expected to be released
The Panthers plan to release Hurst (concussion) before March 16, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
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Clears concussion protocol
Hurst said Monday that he cleared concussion protocol over the weekend, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
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Officially sent to injured reserve
The Panthers placed Hurst (concussion) on injured reserve Friday, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
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