Ravens’ Hayden Hurst ‘good to go’ for training camp

Hayden Hurst’s rookie season never got off the ground after a Jones fracture in his foot sidelined him four games to start the season.
The Baltimore Ravens first-round tight conclusion compiled just 13 receptions for 163 yards and one touchdown since the foot injury set back him and nagged the whole campaign.
Offseason questions about durability persisted when the Ravens held Hurst out of a few OTAs because of a tweak.
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After rejecting the notion that he might be suspicious heading toward training camp, Hurst told 105.7 The Fan in Baltimore on Wednesday he’s”good to go” once camp starts on July 24.
“Kind of sensed it last year, was not actually at 100 per cent,” Hurst said. “Obviously, you kind of have the aches and pains of a screw being in your own foot. But I’m good to go now, all wholesome, don’t believe it and feel 100 percent”
The 25-year-old second-year player said he gained 15 pounds of muscle that this offseason, hoping to play at the 260-pound range rather than the 247 he had been last season when he felt like he was”getting pushed around a little bit.”
Hurst said he considers the added weight increase his production but also will not just help him remain healthier.
“I simply feel strong. When I am in and out of cuts and men are on me in the very top of the routes, I am in a position to get separation better,” he told 105.7 The Fan. “Obviously I’m able to maintain the point of attack better blocking and stuff, so that is going to be fun. I’m just excited. It is likely to be a excellent year.”
For Ravens tight ends to feast in 2019 with queries at the receiver position, there will be a lot of chances. Hurst could be a big beneficiary of a TE-centric offense. He wants to remain healthy. Heading into training camp,” Hurst insists he’s.

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