Troy Hurst

Position:
DB
Ht./Wt.:
6-2 / 190
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Greensburg, La.
Prev School:
St. Helena Central HS

Career
Returns for his second year after a redshirt season in 2018 ... Has four years of eligibility remaining.

2018 (Freshman)
Redshirted ... Member of the 2018 squad that went 8-6, won the American Athletic Conference West Division title, played in The American Championship Game and earned a Birmingham Bowl berth ... The 2018 Tigers overcame a three-game deficit heading into the month of November to win the league’s West Division crown.

High School
Played both sides of the ball for head coach Brandon Brown at St. Helena Central High School ... Played at wide receiver, running back, wildcat quarterback, linebacker and safety … Helped lead the Hawks to the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) Class 2A state title game his senior season ... St. Helena finished as the LHSAA Class 2A runner-up, tying the program’s best postseason finish ... The Hawks wrapped up 2017 with a 13-3 record ... Had 10 rushes for 63 yards and two TD and added two catches for 68 yards and TD in state championship game … In a LHSAA Class 2A quarterfinal game, had a TD run and a fourth-quarter interception to lead St. Helena to the win … Ranked among the NOLA.com Nifty 50 (No. 45) following his senior season ... 2017 honors included: Louisiana Sports Writers Association (LSWA) All-State honorable mention and All-District 8-2A (first team as return specialist; second team as athlete) … Prior to senior season, ranked among the NOLA.com Nifty 50 (No. 37) ... As a junior, had to move to running back due to injuries to other players ... Led the Hawks with 915 rushing yards and 333 receiving yards … 2016 LSWA All-State honorable mention ... 2016 All-District 7-2A first team (athlete) ... Helped lead the Hawks to 12-2 record and a spot in the LHSAA Class 2A state playoffs semifinal round.

Personal
Son of Kenya Hurst ... Full name is Javor “Troy” Hurst ... Birthday is April 4 ... Management major.