Louisville WR TreyShun Hurry has “stood out” as late newcomer

Some of the best gets are the ones you already have. 

Retaining both Chris Bell and Caullin Lacy despite heavy interest from suitors in the SEC and transfer portal market was one of the key wins for Louisville, coach Jeff Brohm, and company in the offseason. But after losing a player like Ja’Corey Brooks, first-year wide receiver coach Deion Branch had some work to do when building this year’s wide receiver room. 

Out of the high-profile incoming transfers, there isn’t another quite like West Coast wideout TreyShun Hurry. One of the main storylines of the Louisville offseason has been who will emerge as the team’s No. 3 wideout, with Hurry looking to make an impact.

The 6-foot-2, 195-pound redshirt junior comes from San Jose State, where his pass-catching volume never quite matched the production and yardage output. The late bloomer spent his first two years at Weber State (FCS), where he only caught two balls his true freshman year and had a touchdown and 384 yards in nine games. 

It was time for the Palmdale, California, native to take a leap — and after transferring to San Jose State, Hurry delivered as a rotational receiving piece. He finished third on the team in receiving, in a year where the Spartans had one of the nation’s best at the position: current Atlanta Falcon and All-American, Nick Nash, who had nearly 1,400 yards and 16 touchdowns. 

Now, with two years of eligibility remaining at Louisville, the wideout is ready to make a similar jump with a similar role, this time coming from the Mountain West to the ACC.

“That’s a good position for us right now,” Brohm said yesterday of the wide receiver room. “I think Chris Bell and Caullin Lacy are our two most experienced guys…TreyShun Hurry is a newcomer that has really stood out and has done a really good job, so him and Antonio Meeks will be at the other position and rotating in there quite a bit.” 

Last season, Hurry caught 28 passes for 482 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 17.2 yards a reception, despite having his longest reception for only 31 yards. 

As one of the top available portal entries in the spring cycle, Hurry visited Louisville at the end of April and never left. He chose the Cardinals over BYU, Florida State, West Virginia, Miami, and others. Since arriving on campus this spring, Hurry has impressed in practice with his quick release off the line and has developed a solid connection with transfer quarterback Miller Moss — and no, not just because they’re both California boys.

Hurry is best when he can beat his defender on go routes down the field and can use his speed to his advantage. He’ll have a cushion at times because of that speed, and can abuse that on quick hitches and curls. He hasn’t been used over the middle of the field or in short-yardage situations for much of his college career. The wideout uses the sideline to his advantage and is more than capable of breaking a tackle or two on the perimeter.

He also excels as a blocker on the outside. He’s physical, has good technique, and carves space for playmakers on swing passes, screens, and short yardage situations. 

As a late roster addition, keeping things simple and perfecting the little things has been a priority for Hurry this summer. 

“Just trying to grow and develop in my playbook,” Hurry told the media during fall camp. “Keep learning my playbook and keep stacking days…the quarterback room, they’re all great guys, and they’re all understanding. They communicate with us, and we all make sure we’re on the same page.”

Brohm would share the same feeling. 

“Experience is good, and they’ve got to continue to show out, and the newcomers have to get on the game field and produce, know the call, and execute and do all the small things as well,” said Brohm.

Louisville’s offense isn’t for everyone. It benefits players who are familiar with the system and have been associated with the staff for an extended period. But it’s also one of the things that makes Louisville such a hot destination for playmakers since Brohm’s return. So, Hurry’s main focus has been the playbook and hitting the ground running. 

“It’s a pro-style offense, and I just wanted to come challenge myself to make sure I could learn this playbook within the short timespan I have,” said Hurry. “If I know this playbook, I know the terminology of how it is at the next level. It’s a good challenge for myself.”

Antonio Meeks, Kris Hughes, and Dacari Collins are some other wideouts who look to see snaps this fall. But, Louisville feels good about Hurry as a contributor in the passing game.

Louisville opens its season at 3 PM EST against Eastern Kentucky on Saturday.