TB Ted Hurst
NFL player. Position: WR. Team: TB.
Quick Facts
- Position: WR
- Team: TB (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
- College: Georgia State
- Bye week (2026): 10
- 2026 Draft: Mid-round pick (5-6)
2026 Outlook
Rookie WR from Georgia State who tested well athletically and has impressed Buccaneers brass in rookie minicamp. Despite limited college pedigree due to small-school background, GM Jason Licht clearly saw something on film and valued his speed, fluidity, and quickness. The Buccaneers positioned Hurst as an "X" receiver and view him as a potential long-term replacement for Mike Evans rather than an immediate contributor. Hurst represents ideal value at the position in the mid-rounds of the draft, though realistic expectations should be tempered — he's a project player with upside rather than a season-long contributor in 2026 (per Buccaneers have another WR to get hyped about).
With Mike Evans departing for the San Francisco 49ers in free agency, Hurst now steps into an immediate succession role as the Buccaneers' primary "X" receiver. RotoBaller's June rankings place him as WR12 in dynasty rookie tiers, noting "his most direct competition could come from third-year receiver Jalen McMillan" who has returned from his 2025 neck injury and impressed in OTAs. The weak 2026 WR draft class elevates Hurst's profile—he projects as a boom-or-bust prospect unlikely to consistently reach his ceiling early, but Tampa's receiving depth struggles mean he could accelerate into immediate snaps (per 2026 Dynasty Rookie Rankings for Fantasy Football (June Updates)).
Dynasty evaluators view Hurst as an immediate WR4 with the clearest path to starting reps of any receiver in his class. While competition from Jalen McMillan exists, only McMillan stands ahead of him—suggesting realistic Week 1 snaps are within reach. Analysts note the runway could clear quickly if the Buccaneers move on from aging veterans; Hurst could enter 2027 as the team's unquestioned WR1 if he plays his rookie season as expected (per 10 Dynasty Rookie Draft Targets (2026 Fantasy Football)]).
Role / Depth Chart
Rookie WR competing for reps as the "X" receiver in the Buccaneers' receiving corps. Depth chart positioning behind Emeka Egbuka, Chris Godwin Jr., and Jalen McMillan.
Injury Status
Healthy heading into 2026.
Recent News
- 2026-04-03 — NFL’s Decision on Rashee Rice Could Have Profound Effect on Chiefs’ Draft Plans (NFL’s Decision on Rashee Rice Could Have Profound Effect on Chiefs’ Draft Plans)
- 2026-04-20 — 2026 NFL mock draft: Jordan Reid's predictions for 257 picks (2026 NFL mock draft: Jordan Reid's predictions for 257 picks)
- 2026-03-06 — Dynasty Fantasy Football Fallout From The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine (Dynasty Fantasy Football Fallout From The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine)
- 2026-04-22 — Report: Pending Saints-Chris Olave extension impacts draft plans (Report: Pending Saints-Chris Olave extension impacts draft plans)
- 2026-05-01 — Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings: Jadarian Price's Outlook In Dynasty and Seasonal Leagues (Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings: Jadarian Price's Outlook In Dynasty and Seasonal Leagues)
- 2026-04-22 — 7-Round 2026 NFL Mock Draft: Browns, Jets, and Cowboys steal value early as WR and... (7-Round 2026 NFL Mock Draft: Browns, Jets, and Cowboys steal value early as WR and...)
- 2026-04-22 — Selecting one wide receiver for Patriots in each round of 2026 NFL Draft (Selecting one wide receiver for Patriots in each round of 2026 NFL Draft)
- 2026-04-02 — NFL Draft Preview: WR Depth Plays Well To Patriots Needs (NFL Draft Preview: WR Depth Plays Well To Patriots Needs)
- 2026-06-03 — Justin Boone's 2026 WR dynasty fantasy football rankings and trade value chart updates... (Justin Boone's 2026 WR dynasty fantasy football rankings and trade value chart updates...)
- 2026-04-28 — Worst draft ever? 2026 fantasy football dynasty mock draft features few blue chips (Worst draft ever? 2026 fantasy football dynasty mock draft features few blue chips)
Open Questions
(scoped to this player — pulled from Fantasy Football Open Questions)