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0:562026 NFL Draft Grades: Buccaneers Select Ted Hurst No. 84
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Draft Scouting Report
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Summary
Ted Hurst is a massive, versatile target who blends outside-receiver size with the short-area quickness of a slot option. Hurst is a polished route runner who creates separation at all three levels and uses his track-speed to glide past defenders. Whether high-pointing the ball in the red zone or adding yards after the catch, he consistently makes difficult plays look routine.
About
- 2025: First-team All-Sun Belt (71 receptions, 1,004 yards, 6 receiving TD)
- 2024: Set Georgia State single-season receiving TD record (9) after transferring from Division II Valdosta State
Strengths
- Elite contested-catch ability with strong hands.
- Unusual short-area quickness and fluidity for his size.
- Dangerous after the catch with contact balance and power.
Weaknesses
- Can take too long to defeat press-man coverage at the line.
- Occasional focus drops despite generally reliable hands.
- Needs a few steps to reach top speed as a long-strider.
Combine Data
- 40-yard dash: 4.42 seconds
- Vertical jump: 36.5 inches
- Broad jump: 11 feet, 3 inches
Top Ted Hurst News
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Buccaneers' Ted Hurst: Picked by Tampa Bay
The Buccaneers selected Hurst in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 84th overall.
Hurst probably fell this far out of plain-old bias against small-school players, and if so the Buccaneers should consider themselves lucky that the Georgia State star fell to them in the third round. He's big at 6-foot-4, 206 pounds and has the long-range speed (4.42-second 40) to thrive as a downfield-oriented 'X' receiver. The Buccaneers lost Mike Evans this offseason, but Hurst really does pose a similar dynamic, comparing more closely yet to Nico Collins.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-3, 195 lbs |
| Birthplace: Savannah, GA |
| Age: 21 |