Packers Eye Tall WR Ted Hurst

0:00It's April 7th, I'm Cory with the story, and this is NFL News Today Football News powered by AI. The Green Bay Packers are eyeing tall, speedy, wide receivers for the draft, and they've got Georgia State standout Ted Hurst lined up for top 30. Pre-draft visit this month. As 6 foot 4 and 208 pounds, with a blazing 4.42 second 40 yard dash, this guy's got the tools to stretch the field. Hurst started his college ball at Division 2, Valdosta State, starting 20 games with 60 catches for 1,027 yards in 10. Touchdowns, he transferred to Georgia State in the Sunbelt, where he exploded for 127 receptions, 1,965. Yards and 15 scores over two seasons, earning second team honors one year and first team the next. Fans in Scouts are buzzing because Hurst balled out with four 100 yard games and seven multi-catch outings, despite his team's rough, one win. Season, he faced some knocks for lesser competition, but he flashed against Vanderbilt with seven

1:03grabs for 128 yards and two touchdowns. At the senior bowl in NFL Combine, Hurst held his own against top talent, posting a 36.5 inch vertical, 11 foot 3 broad, jump, plus solid arm and hand measurements. Packers coaches will test his blocking chops, a new challenge since he was mostly a past catching machine. No return duties. Word is, Green Bay's building depth at receiver, and Hurst's visit could signal their serious about adding that big play threat to the mix this, draft season.