Packers' Under-the-Radar Draft Pick: Ted Hurst

0:00On March 30th, the 2026 NFL draft is creeping up fast, less than a month out, and the Green Bay Packers are keeping their pre-draft. Visits low-key this year. But they've got one locked in, with wide receiver Ted Hurst, a 21-year-old from Georgia state who's quietly climbing draft boards. Hurst started way down the ladder as a zero-star high school recruit out of Savannah, Georgia, putting up just 561 yards his senior. Year. He grinded at Division 2 Valdosta state for two seasons, 1027 yards, and 10 touchdowns before transferring up to Georgia state in 2024. Packers fans know the receiver room took a hit losing Romeo doves to New England, but they still got solid pieces like Jaden Reed, Christian, Watson, and a few others. Still, Hurst caught eyes with back-to-back Allsund belt nods, even on a 1-11 Panther squad that went 0-8 in conference. This year, he hauled in 71 catches for 1,000-four yards in six scores, plus a strong combine

1:03showing that's got him on radars for. Teams like the Colton Falcons 2, mock-dress have impec for rounds three or four, a steal if he falls. Packers brass clearly sees upside in this under-the-radar riser, so keep an eye on Hurst as draft buzz heats up. He could be the next hit in gym two. Take up Green Bay's attack.