Why are you talking about height and weight as if that is the intended comparison ? The Comparison would be both of them having a goal line/short yardage package as their role on their respective teams to get their feet wet in the league.
Yes, whether you can handle it or not Hurts is proving to be a player that the staff will either start from day 1, or they will find a way to get him some snaps. His athleticism could help in almost any capacity, but the tough yards down around the goal line do make sense for a guy with his skill set.
Also, I recall you getting snippy whenever anyone mentions that BB8 was a turnover machine this past spring. Reports are BB8 had another 4 turnovers this past scrimmage. Yikes ! Almost seems like a pattern, huh ?