Maurice Hurt


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Position: T
Jersey #: 79
Date of Birth: November 8, 1987
Height / Weight: 6'3" / 329 lbs
Drafted: Round , Pick 217 in 2011 by WAS
First Team: WAS (2011)
Last Team: WAS (2012)

Career Summary

Maurice Hurt was a Florida offensive lineman selected by Washington in the 2011 NFL Draft.

Hurt developed as a versatile guard and tackle at Florida before Washington selected him in the seventh round of the 2011 NFL Draft. He made eight starts as a rookie.

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Early Life

Hurt was from Milledgeville, Georgia.

Florida's official biography lists Hurt's hometown as Milledgeville, Georgia.

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High School

Hurt attended Baldwin High School, where he was a three-year starter on both lines.

Florida recorded that Hurt was a three-year starter at Baldwin High School, served as a team captain and helped the program reach the 2005 state championship game. As a junior, he had 37 pancake blocks, 50 tackles and three sacks.

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College Career

Hurt played 41 games and made 17 starts during his Florida career, working at both guard and tackle.

Florida credited Hurt with 41 games and 17 starts. In 2010, he started at right tackle, right guard and left guard, and the Gators recognized several of his performances as Champion grades.

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Path to the NFL

Washington selected Hurt in the seventh round, 217th overall, of the 2011 NFL Draft.

Florida's official profile records Hurt as the 217th overall selection in the 2011 NFL Draft by Washington.

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NFL Career

Hurt started eight games at guard for Washington as a rookie in 2011.

NFL yearly statistics list Hurt with eight offensive starts for Washington in 2011. A later NFL media guide noted that Hurt and fellow rookie Willie Smith combined for 11 starts over Weeks 9 through 16.

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Career Accomplishments

Hurt became a 2011 NFL draft choice and started eight games as a Washington rookie.

Washington selected Hurt 217th overall in 2011, and NFL records list him with eight starts that season.

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Playing Style

Hurt was a versatile interior and edge offensive lineman with documented toughness and work ethic.

Florida used Hurt at both guard and tackle. His Florida coaches described his practice habits and toughness as strengths, and he was recognized for Champion-grade performances.

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Legacy

Hurt's documented record combines a versatile Florida career with eight NFL starts as a Washington rookie.

He appeared in 41 games for Florida and then started eight games in Washington's 2011 offensive line rotation.

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