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Baltimore Ravens Tight End Hayden Hurst Raises $45,000 for Mental Health Awareness


He's tall, he's big, he looks tough and he's struggled with anxiety and depression.

Baltimore Ravens tight end Hayden Hurst wants to help those who are battling mental health issues, and he got a lot of help from his teammates and a local restaurant raising money for his foundation.

Listen to Dawn White's report:

The Pittsburgh Pirates organization drafted Hurst right out of high school.

"Hayden had some really tough challenges when he was playing minor league baseball. He really struggled with anxiety and depression when he got what's called the 'yips' where he couldn't pitch any longer.