Willie Hurst

Willie Burnell Hurst is an American former professional football player who was a running back for the B.C. Lions of the Canadian Football League. He played college football for the Washington Huskies.

High school

Hurst was a standout high school football player at Dominguez, earning All-CIF honors as a senior and received six votes in the Long Beach Press Telegram's "Best in the West" voting. Hurst also played point guard for the basketball team.

College career

Hurst played at the University of Washington from 1998 to 2001.

Professional career

Hurst played for the B.C. Lions of the CFL, rushing for 164 yards on 17 carries in his debut.

After football

Hurst is a coach at Lakeside [School (Seattle)|Lakeside].