TB Ted Hurst III
NFL player. Position: WR. Team: TB.
Quick Facts
- Position: WR
- Team: TB (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
- 2026 ECR (FantasyPros): WR81
- Draft: 2026 NFL Draft, Day 2
2026 Outlook
One of the more intriguing Day 2 receivers from the 2026 class with a size-speed prospect profile. Hurst tested like a true NFL athlete and led the FBS in deep-ball production, showcasing strong contested-catch ability and red-zone upside. The Buccaneers landed him in a realistic path to early playing time with Mike Evans gone, giving Hurst an opportunity to compete for outside snaps immediately. While he may be somewhat raw entering the league, the athletic profile, target-earning ability, and landing spot make Hurst an appealing upside bet for both dynasty and deeper redraft formats. (per 10 Fantasy Football Sleepers: Wide Receivers (2026) - FantasyPros)
Flashing genuine route-running skills in preseason, consistently winning on underneath routes like slants and outs rather than running decoys. College profile ranks top 25 nationally in missed tackles forced with elite target share in final season. Has a clearly beatable path past the incumbent slot competitor on depth chart, drawing comparison to a similar situation that yielded early rookie success last year. Dynast analysts believe meaningful rookie-year role is realistic. (per 10 Dynasty Fantasy Football Sleepers to Target (2026) - FantasyPros)
Role / Depth Chart
Competing for outside receiver snaps with Mike Evans' departure creating opportunity. Likely to see early playing time as the Buccaneers' WR2/WR3 in 2026.
Injury Status
Healthy heading into 2026 training camp.
Recent News
- 2026-08-05 — Ted Hurst III Connection with Baker Mayfield, WR Injury Updates and Pressure Mentality... (Ted Hurst III Connection with Baker Mayfield, WR Injury Updates and Pressure Mentality...)
- How quickly will Hurst acclimate to the NFL game and win meaningful snap share?
- Will his contested-catch ability and red-zone skills translate to early production?