Dynasty Rookie Draft Advice: Ted Hurst (2026 Fantasy Football)

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Fantasy Football Dynasty Rookie Draft Advice: Ted Hurst

Hurst is coming from a lower level of competition, but he’ll help replace a void on the Buccaneers left by Mike Evans with his near 6’4″ height. He has a fairly developed route tree, which will help him see the field, but I do have concerns with him against the press, especially going from Georgia State to the NFL. I believe in his athleticism and size, despite the lower level of competition. He’s a back-end second-round pick in dynasty leagues for me as he tries to beat out Jalen McMillan for snaps.

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DBro’s NFL Draft Scouting Report & Player Comp: Ted Hurst

Scouting report:

Hurst has a thin but muscular frame. His play strength is surprising for his frame. He doesn’t get pushed off routes and fits through contact well.
Hurst has immediate and fluid speed with easy change of direction. He loses little speed when subtly changing directions mid-route. Hurst has a nice homerun gear in the open field.
He’s a refined route runner with a varied release package. Hurst can invite indecision in cornerbacks’ heads as he sets them up and dances in their blind spot. He sells the vertical push well and has solid hip sink and deceleration skills for a player his size.
Hurst can play above the rim with good adjustment to back shoulder throws and nice body control in the air. He displays a large catch radius.
Hurst displays late hands. His drop rate decreased in every year of college, with a 9% rate in his final season. He’s a ball winner at the catch point with a 61.1% contested catch rate for his collegiate career. 50/50 balls become 60/40 balls for Hurst.

Player Comp: Sidney Rice