Ted Hurst NFL Draft 2026 Scouting Report for Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR

Damian ParsonFeb 9, 2026

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Georgia State WR Ted Hurst with the No. 84 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft.

Ted Hurst is a quick-moving X receiver who can separate suddenly and convert contested catches at a high rate.

The 6'3", 200-pound prospect arrived at Valdosta State as a 0-star recruit in the 2022 class. Hurst transferred after two years to Georgia State and appeared in more than 45 games during his collegiate career.

In the NFL, Hurst projects as an X receiver and WR2/3 with upside to climb higher on the depth chart.

Dame Parson is the lead host of the Locked On NFL Draft podcast. He also serves as co-host of the Scouting Room NFL Podcast alongside Daniel Harms.

Highlights

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Where He Wins

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- Has a prototypical boundary X receiver frame. Can box defenders out on in-breaking routes using his body.

- Has a great catch radius, body control and ball skills. Dominates the catch point in contested-catch situations. Uncovers well on back-shoulder fades and makes acrobatic catches look routine.

- Overall good hip fluidity to plant and open quickly on hitches, comebacks and out-breaking routes.

- Long strider with built-up speed to attack defenses vertically.

- Three-level threat and route-runner.

Areas of Improvement

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- Lateral quickness at the line of scrimmage versus press-aligned cornerbacks.

- Top-end speed does not allow him to outrun cornerbacks down the sideline. Puts the onus on his physicality as a route-runner and how quickly he can win at the line.

- Not creative or elusive enough to generate missed tackles and elude closing defenders after the catch.