Tale of the tape: Hayden Hurst vs. Austin Hooper

Tight end Hayden Hurst, who recently was acquired by the Falcons in a trade with the Ravens, is a bigger and faster version of former Falcons tight end Austin Hooper.

Hurst played last season at 265 pounds, which is nine pounds heavier than Hooper’s listed weight. He also runs the 40-yard dash in 4.67 seconds, while Hooper runs it in 4.72 seconds.

Here's a look at the TALE OF THE TAPE:

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