NFL Draft 2026 Scouting Report – Receiver Ted Hurst
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Frank Coyle / Head Scout
Every year we pride ourselves on finding gems off the radar for the NFL Draft. This year we love wide receiver Ted Hurst of Georgia State who shows prototypical skills. He responded with a strong 2025 season with over 1000 yards receiving which earned invitations to both the Senior Bowl and NFL Combine. He impressed scouts there facing the best cover men in the nation. He checked all the boxes on the scouting charts. He compare him to Tee Higgins/ CeeDee Lamb in size, athleticism and level of development. His improvement has pushed him into the top 100 prospects and should see his name called on the mid second day of the draft. This is a prospect with a high ceiling and good level of development to challenge for rookie playing time.
NFL Combine Numbers
Ted Hurst – Georgia State 6036 206 1.55 4.42 36 1/2″ 11’03”
Ted Hurst #16 6-4, 205 Georgia State – Sp. 4.42
NFL Comparison: Tee Higgins/ CeeDee Lamb Rating 75
Fast lanky receiver came on with impressive two year stay at Ga. State, earning SBC honors each season. Transferred here after two seasons at Valdosta State. Speedster with the extra gear to run away from defenders. Suddenness to get into a corner’s cushion and the sharp cutting skills to retain his top speed to create separation. Speed to be a key factor in the vertical game and track the ball where he averaged over17 yards per reception in 2024. Dangerousrunner in the underneath crossing routes to break plays. Strong frame (206 lbs.) allows him to hold up vs physical defenders. Long arms allow him to grab errant passes especially at the sidelines. Versatile receiver with the big play ability to get touches on gadget plays like bubble screens. At the Senior Bowl week, he showed a quick release off the line to press cover men with the ability to break smoothly and create space. Showed the extra gear to separate in the vertical game. At the NFL Combine, he came in just under 6’4” and 206 lbs. He ran a fast 4.42 time with a 1.55 ten-yard split and very good leaping drills of 36.5” VL and 11’3” BJ. Looked fluid in the positional drills with efficient footwork and quick change of direction skills. Wins vs physical contact and force defenses to adjust. In 2025, he caught 71 passes for 1004 yards and 6 TDs, despite heavy coverage. Speed is straight-linish and he must show he can run the complete route tree to earn reps. Top 75 prospect with impact in three wideout sets to give an offense some juice, though must show further development in the complete passing game. Strong performances at the Senior Bowl and NFL Combine elevated his final grade and is a prospect with top prototypical numbers to continue to develop into an NFL starter. Talent with big play ability to take the next step up.
Draft Projection: 3rd Round
