Ted Hurst: NFL Draft Prospect with Upside

0:00It's April 2nd. This is NFL News Today, AI-powered stories shaping the season. Ted Hurst, the 6 foot 4 wide receiver out of Georgia State, is turning heads as a projected third or fourth round pick in the upcoming NFL draft. At 22 years old and 206 pounds, he's got that George Pickens vibe with smooth speed and a big catch radius. Over his last two seasons in the sunbow, he racked up 56 catches for 9-61 yards and 9 touchdowns as a junior then. Stepped it up senior year with 71 receptions, 1,000 4 yards, and 6 scores. Earlier this week, Scouts highlighted his journey from a two sport high school star in Savannah to Division 2 Valdosta State where he grabbed 60, passes for over 1,000 yards, and 10 touchdowns in two years. Transferring to Georgia State in 2024, he became their top target right away, smashing program records and earning back-to-back all-son. Belt nods plus a senior bull in Biden. Folks in the league love his steady climb, great route running for a tall guy and ability

1:04to play anywhere on the field. He's got that long stride acceleration and tracks the ball like a pro, making him versatile for any offense. Program wise, he finished fourth all-time in yards, touchdowns, and 100 yard games. That said, there are kings to iron out like an above average drop rate, trouble with physical corners and weak yards after catch because of his lean. Frame. Concerns linger about his sun belt competition level, translating to the pros, but his tools scream upside if he bokes up and fights through contact. Bottom line, hers could slide right into a spot like Washington, giving Jaden Daniels that size and growth potential they crave, watch him compete, for a big roll early and build from there.