Who is the better NFL Draft prospect, Howard Sampson or Shadre Hurst?

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Howard Sampson vs Shadre Hurst — NFL Draft Comparison

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Howard Sampson vs Shadre Hurst — NFL Draft Comparison · Fanspeak

Howard Sampson

Texas Tech Red Raiders

G · #79

Shadre Hurst

Houston Cougars

G · #56

2024 college season

2024 college season: Howard Sampson versus Shadre Hurst
Howard Sampson	Statistic	Shadre Hurst
—	Receptions	1

Measurements

Measurements: Howard Sampson versus Shadre Hurst
Howard Sampson	Statistic	Shadre Hurst
6-8	Height	6-2
330 lb	Weight	304 lb

2027 draft projection

2027 draft projection: Howard Sampson versus Shadre Hurst
Howard Sampson	Statistic	Shadre Hurst
#277	Fanspeak rank	#225 (leading value)
G 24	Position rank	G 20 (leading value)
Leading value: 218.9	Average pick	219.3
145	Times drafted	799 (leading value)
0	Hype Score	46 (leading value)
39x	Most drafted to	117x

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Scouting reports Read both evaluations

Howard Sampson

Dean Kindig

Will have two years of eligibility remaining after spending one season as a Tar Heel and his first two years (4 games' worth of appearances) with North Texas. Started in the first six games of 2024, his soph season. Turns Heads with Breakout Performance in Texas Tech Spring Football Camp.

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Shadre Hurst

Dean Kindig

Hungry: "Undersized but good athlete (Feldman Freak). Quick feet and quick hands. Quick out of his stance and can get leverage on DL. Has trouble with length/strength especially in space. Best fit might be center? "

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