Well, he just got dropped like a bag of dirt in the open field while one on one with a DB. He's only effective between the tackles and has I would guess 4.6 to 4.7 speed. Hurd is much, much more talented.
Honestly, it sounds like you've got a man crush or love the "Fulmer Way" of always playing upperclassmen. I like Marlin, but he is not in the same league as Hurd. This kid is special.