Maurice Hurst

[zvich]

DT out of Michigan, I know we have depth and skill at the DT postion but this guy has the Geno Atkins mold. Our problem this year with the D-line has been pushing the interior of the pocket, Sheard has done a great job of getting pressure but most of the time he's the only one who is in the QB's face which is why his sack count is low this year. I think Hurst could really help push the interior of the pocket and fill the void the colts have at interior pass rush.

 

Pff rants and raves about him. heres what they have to say

• University of Michigan defensive tackle Maurice Hurst enters the 2017 college football season as a PFF Day 1 projection for the 2018 NFL draft and ranks among the top defensive interior prospects in the country.
• Hurst has performed at a very high level each of the past two seasons, grading in the top 20 among all interior defensive lineman each season. Hurst’s 2016 grade of 86.3 overall ranks within the top 10 of returning players at his position for 2017.
• When on the field, few players have been as productive as Hurst. He has been dominant as a pass-rusher and against the run. His 15.3 pass rush productivity in 2016 ranked No. 1 among all 2016 draft-eligible interior defensive lineman while his 11.6 run stop percentage finished him No. 6 in this draft class.
• Over the last two seasons, Hurst has only played a total of 758 snaps and hasn’t yet produced at the high level he’s shown capable of over a full season. With the departures of drafted 2016 prospects, Hurst should have an opportunity see more snaps.

[The Peytonator]

Yeah he’s got some big time numbers. If he could be close to Aaron Donald’s level of defensive tackle I would love to see us draft him. He’s a tweener so he won’t go at the top of the first so we could even trade down and get him. 

[Defjamz26]

There isn't a position on this team that the Colts couldn't use help at. Its not a high ranking one, but interior DL is an underrated need on this team. Our run defense was better than usual this year but aside from Hankins, most of the players are "just a guy" and they offer no pass rush from the interior. If we had more interior pass rush, it would help the OLB's in getting sacks. I wouldn't mid Hurst or Vita Vea tbh. Just not top 10.

[BlueShoe]

He is a beast, and will probably go in the top 20. At this time of the year anyone's stock can start soaring, and end up a top 5 pick, but right now I see Mo Hurst going between 10 and 20. 

[Defjamz26]

Thinking about it a little longer, and there is some underrated talent for interior defensive lineman in this draft. Vita Vea at NT would be incredible for our line. I also like Lowell Loutelei late. At 5-Tech you have Taven Bryan, Harrison Phillips, Andrew Brown, Raseem Green, etc...

[LockeDown]

I believe Ballard is all about the Dline...so it could happen.

[dgambill]

Should be a great player but I think Ballard can find a gem later in the draft. Someone we can polish up and have start for us in a couple years.