Ted Hurst
21-Year-Old
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2026 Projections
2026 Fantasy Outlook
Hurst offers everything one looks for in a WR prospect, until you realize his massive production occurred in the Sun Belt Conference for a Georgia State team that had nothing else going for it and repeatedly chucked the ball in Hurst's direction. Even then, he comes out looking pretty good, with per-target efficiency far above the team baseline in both 2024 (56-961-9 on 98 targets, 9.8 YPT) and 2025 (71-1,004-6 on 133 targets, 7.6 YPT). Hurst improved his draft stock at the 2026 Combine with a 4.42 40 and 135-inch broad jump at 6-foot-4, 206, though his 36.5-inch vertical was slightly disappointing. He profiles as a classic X receiver and downfield playmaker in the NFL, with enough size and strength to theoretically earn considerable volume in shallower areas of the field as well. For now, the Bucs may put much less on his plate, allowing Hurst to work with the second unit while Emeka Egbuka, Chris Godwin and Jalen McMillan soak up first-team reps. Hurst is faster and taller than any of them, but he's young even for a rookie (22 in July), coming out of a small program and into a WR room with solid veterans. Read Past Outlooks
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Signed a four-year contract with the Buccaneers in May of 2026.
Viewed as true X receiver
Speaking with the media Tuesday, new Bucs OC Zac Robinson said third-round rookie Hurst is viewed as a "true X" receiver in Tampa Bay, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Hurst has the size at 6-foot-4 and 206 pounds and the long-range speed (4.42-second forty) to run the downfield routes vacated by Mike Evans, who is one of this generation's prototypical X receivers. The Bucs used the 84th overall pick on Hurst, who likely would've gone sooner if he'd faced stiffer college competition instead of playing at Georgia State. Hurst drew some Nico Collins comparisons in the pre-draft process. His main competition for playing time in three-wide sets figures to be Jalen McMillan.
Hurst has the size at 6-foot-4 and 206 pounds and the long-range speed (4.42-second forty) to run the downfield routes vacated by Mike Evans, who is one of this generation's prototypical X receivers. The Bucs used the 84th overall pick on Hurst, who likely would've gone sooner if he'd faced stiffer college competition instead of playing at Georgia State. Hurst drew some Nico Collins comparisons in the pre-draft process. His main competition for playing time in three-wide sets figures to be Jalen McMillan.
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Measurables Review
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How do Ted Hurst's measurables compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
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Picked by Tampa Bay
The Buccaneers selected Hurst in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 84th overall.
ANALYSIS
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Among most rapid draft risers
Hurst is identified by Jeff Legwold of ESPN.com as one of the fastest risers on draft boards.
ANALYSIS
The Georgia State product posted a combined 127-1,965-15 receiving line over his two seasons with the Panthers, and he'd also posted a 60-1,027-10 tally with Valdosta State in the two seasons prior. Despite the impressive production, Legwold notes Hurst was considered a late Day 3 player entering last season, but he's now a legitimate Day 2 option after regularly making top-30 visits in recent weeks. Hurst's 6-foot-4, 206-pound dimensions and his 4.42 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine have helped fuel the improvement in his stock, even as Legwold notes one NFC general manager has expressed some reservations about the caliber of cornerback competition the ascending wideout has faced.
The Georgia State product posted a combined 127-1,965-15 receiving line over his two seasons with the Panthers, and he'd also posted a 60-1,027-10 tally with Valdosta State in the two seasons prior. Despite the impressive production, Legwold notes Hurst was considered a late Day 3 player entering last season, but he's now a legitimate Day 2 option after regularly making top-30 visits in recent weeks. Hurst's 6-foot-4, 206-pound dimensions and his 4.42 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine have helped fuel the improvement in his stock, even as Legwold notes one NFC general manager has expressed some reservations about the caliber of cornerback competition the ascending wideout has faced.