Ted Hurst: Bucs' Newest Weapon at WR

0:00It's April 29th. This is NFL News Today, your AI-powered source for everything NFL. Tampa Bay Buccaneer's fans felt the sting when Mike Evans bolted to the San Francisco 49ers in free agency, leaving a huge gap at wide receiver. The team wasted no time in the NFL draft, grabbing Georgia State's Ted Hurst in the third round as their top shot to fill those big shoes. Debate raged on whether to sign a vet or build from within, but the front office swung for the fences with this small school standout. At 6 foot 4 and 206 pounds, Hurst packs 4.42 speed, making him a vertical threat on the outside. CBS Sports analyst Mike Renner calls Hurst Tampa's best bet to step in for number 13, praising his match of nightmare potential despite needing. Work on route running, fans and experts see promise, but no one's crowning a rookie just yet. With weapons like Chris Godwin, Ameca Egbuca, Jalen McMillan, and Ted Johnson already in the mix, Hurst could shine in the red zone for Baker, Mayfield.

1:03Still, expect him to earn snaps on special teams first to crack the roster. No one's truly replacing a franchise legend like Evans, but Hurst tools give the Bucks a solid project with upside-keep an eye on training camp too. See if he develops into a real contributor.