Washington Redskins Draft Former Gator Maurice Hurt in 7th Round
Saturday, April 30, 2011 | Football
The Washington Redskins have selected former Florida offensive lineman Maurice Hurt (Milledgeville, Ga.) with the 14th pick of the seventh round (217th overall) in the 2011 NFL Draft. Hurt is the fourth Gator drafted this year and the fourth UF offensive linemen picked in the past 2 years.
Hurt becomes the first offensive linemen taken by the Redskins in this year's draft and the first-ever Florida offensive linemen selected in franchise history. Wide receiver Taylor Jacobs, drafted in the second round in 2003, was the last Gator picked by Washington.
Hurt played in 41 games for the Orange and Blue and made 17 career starts. His versatility was very important during the 2010 season, he started games at right tackle, right guard and left guard, as the Gator offensive line was hit with injuries.
Career Bio: Maurice Hurt GatorZone.com Bio
Gator 2011 Draftees
OG/C Mike Pouncey, Miami Dolphins – 1st Round, 15th Overall
OT Marcus Gilbert, Pittsburgh Steelers – 2nd Round, 63rd Overall
S Ahmad Black, Tampa Bay Buccaneers – 5th Round, 151st Overall
OG Maurice Hurt, Washington Redskins – 7th Round, 217th Overall
