The University of Houston's offensive guard Shadre Hurst has earned a spot on the Preseason AP All-American First-Team, a recognition announced on Tuesday. This accolade highlights Hurst's significant contributions to the football team.
Earlier this month, he was also featured on the Lombardi Trophy and Outland Trophy Preseason Watch Lists. Hurst has a strong connection with head coach Willie Fritz and offensive line coach Eman Naghavi from their previous time at Tulane, where he achieved All-American status and received All-AAC honors in The American Conference.
Since 2023, Hurst has maintained an impressive 80.0 pass block grade, ranking him second among active FBS offensive linemen. He has only allowed one sack across more than 1,200 passing snaps, demonstrating his reliability on the field. In 2025, he was recognized as the top graded offensive lineman in the American Athletic Conference and was ranked sixth nationally by Pro Football Focus.
The Cougars will kick off their college football season on September 5, hosting Oregon State at TDECU Stadium, with the game starting at 11 a.m.
