The Chicago Bears do not necessarily need a tight end. However, Hayden Hurst would be a nice fit for the offense if he were to be on their radar. What skill set does he bring and why could he be a solid addition?
Strengths
As a former professional baseball player, Hurst is an athlete. South Carolina used his athleticism to make him a tight end that brought a mixed bag of tricks to the table.
How many tight ends do you see get the ball on an sweep? Hayden Hurst does and he turns on the jets to get upfield.