Ted Hurst

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.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have selected WR Ted Hurst with the No. 84 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Fantasy Impact

Hurst will add some size to the Bucs wide receiver room following the departure of Mike Evans. He showed the ability at Georgia State to be able to win 50/50 balls thrown his way. He could have an immediate role as a deep threat in Tampa Bay.