Ted Hurst: Steelers' Draft Target

0:00On April 20th, the 2026 NFL Draft is stacking up as one of the deepest wide receiver classes we've seen in years, giving teams like the Pittsburgh Steelers, a ton of talent to scout. Leading that pack for them is Ted Hers from Georgia State, a projected second, or third round pick whose turning heads early. This 6'4", 206 lb speedster, clocked a 4.42 in the 40 yard dash, showing real explosiveness right off the line. Hers shines at slipping into soft spots against zone coverage, wrapping up speed through his routes, dominating in the red zone, and hitting that extra gear when it counts. Perfect traits for a Steelers squad needing receiver depth. On the flip side, he's just average winning contested balls, despite his size, battled some drops last season, and his release off the line could use, polishing to handle press coverage better. With back-to-back thousand yard seasons, 56 catches for 961 yards and 9 touchdowns in 2024, then 71.

1:03For 1,046 scores in 2025, Hurst is a name Steelers fans should lock in as this draft class heats up. I'm Corey with the story. That's your NFL News Today update, AI-powered and always on.