How the Baltimore Ravens could get more out of Hayden Hurst

Okay, there’s been a lot of talk about Hayden Hurst potentially being traded. Let’s say that none of that happens. How can the Ravens maximize what they have in their first round pick of a tight end?

Hayden Hurst was the first player the Baltimore Ravens took in the 2018 NFL Draft. Lamar Jackson and Mark Andrews have been awarded for their development with a trip to the 2019 Pro Bowl. Hurst is looking to be more integral to the offense. How do the Ravens get first round value out of what is essentially their third string tight end?

The first thing the Ravens need to do is give Hurst more opportunities in the slot. Hurst is every bit the athlete that Mark Andrews is. If you looked at their…