Ted Hurst

● Tall, long frame with lean muscle definition and room to add more bulk ● Has the speed to stride out and create vertical push ● Taps into another gear once he gains a step on coverage or pursuit ● Quiet, efficient footwork at the top of routes to snap or work back to the ball ● Moves with fluid twitch in his routes and as a ball carrier to squirm out of tackle attempts ● Tracks deep ball well and uses late hands to reach back and pull in throws ● High-pointing skills to expand catch radius and play above the rim (naturally left-handed) ● 70.9 percent of his catches resulted in either a first down or touchdown ● Still young (on the field and off), but NFL scouts say he developed more of a pro mindset as an upperclassman ● Above-average receiving production, despite inconsistency around him

● Quick in release movements but needs more polish to escape press ● Mediocre play strength shows when trying to gain body position versus physical corners ● Makes impressive grabs but hands let him down at times (more drops than TDs in 2025) ● Wasn’t required to run the most expansive route tree (13.7 percent of his routes were slants, No. 1 in the FBS in 2025) ● Route timing and pacing are still works in progress ● Capable in screen game but won’t have same success rate making NFL athletes miss ● Doesn’t offer much on special teams coverages

A two-year starter at Georgia State (and a starter for three-and-a-half-years overall), Hurst was the outside X wide receiver in offensive coordinator Hue Jackson’s scheme. After two seasons in Division II, he immediately proved to be productive upon moving up to the FBS, despite playing for a struggling Georgia State program that combined for just four wins in his two seasons (3-9 in 2024, 1-11 in ‘25). Hurst combined for 127 catches, 1,965 yards and 15 touchdowns over his junior and senior seasons. The first player in school history to make Bruce Feldman’s “Freaks List,” Hurst is explosive on a vertical plane and sustains his speed to keep coverage from making up ground — his 34 catches of 20-plus yards over the past two seasons ranked No. 1 in the FBS. He has 102 Back to table of contents -- 106 of 629 -- impressive sink and balance for a high-cut route runner, although his route cadence and versatility are still developing. He needs to cut down on the drops but extends his long arms to create catching windows (high success rate on fades). Overall, Hurst faces a steep learning curve versus NFL press and coverage traffic, but his physical traits and ball-tracking skills — especially as a downfield target — are exciting. He is a developmental X/Z receiver with down-the-road starting upside.