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PositiveValueSep 16, 2026Fantasy Life Articles
The source recommends trading for Ted Hurst in dynasty formats as a buy-now target ahead of Week 2. The rookie wideout is positioned to see his value rise throughout the 2026 season and into Year 2. Standing 6'3"/195 lbs, Hurst draws Mike Evans comparisons as a big-bodied downfield threat, though he will not be the No. 1 option with Emeka Egbuka on the roster. In Week 1, Hurst got extra playing time with Jalen McMillan sidelined and finished fifth in targets. More encouraging are his snap share (79%) and route share (83%), indicating consistent field time in the Buccaneers' No. 1 ranked offense. With Baker Mayfield locked in on a three-year, $165 million extension, Hurst doesn't need to become the No. 1 option to return value; simply being on the field in a top offense will produce opportunities.
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PositiveInjurySep 10, 2026Underdog NFL
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Week 1 buzz, per @​JFowlerESPN and @​DanGrazianoESPN: • Mike Washington Jr. could get more reps than expected in Week 1 since Ashton Jeanty (ankle) missed so much practice time • Brian Schottenheimer plans to tweak offense 15%-25% from last season with part of that coming from moving George Pickens around more • If Jacoby Brissett plays well, but the Cardinals are losing, he could be a midseason trade candidate • Pat Bryant could force his way into a bigger role than expected • Ted Hurst will...

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PositiveBreakoutSep 7, 2026FantasyPros Articles
Ted Hurst is making waves in training camp and could push for a starting job quicker than many anticipate if he can push Jalen McMillan aside. His play strength is surprising for his frame; he doesn't get pushed off routes and fits through contact well. He has immediate and fluid speed with easy change of direction, loses little speed when subtly changing directions mid-route, and has a nice home run gear in the open field. Hurst is a refined route runner with a varied release package who can invite indecision in cornerbacks' heads. He sells the vertical push well and has solid hip sink and deceleration skills for his size. He can play above the rim with good adjustment to back shoulder throws and nice body control in the air, displaying a large catch radius and late hands. In his final season, he was 24th in missed tackles among all FBS/FCS wide receivers (minimum 50 targets, per PFF), while posting an 84th percentile collegiate target share and 67th percentile collegiate dominator. The source recommends taking a flier on Hurst in the final round of drafts this season.
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PositiveSleeperSep 6, 2026FantasyPros Articles
Ted Hurst is a sleeper pick at WR88 ADP despite being behind Egbuka, Godwin, and MacMillan on the depth chart. Mark Ringo notes Hurst is big and fast with an impressive training camp, and while the current issue is whether he'll get a chance when games count, Ringo is not convinced any of the receivers ahead of him can stay healthy. At his current practically-free ADP, if Hurst gets a shot, Ringo thinks he'll do well. Ringo compares Hurst to Randy Moss—a tall, lanky WR with good speed and a knack for making big plays, though Hurst doesn't have the same pedigree coming out of college.
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PositiveSleeperSep 4, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld
Hurst has drawn steady film praise but is essentially off the radar in fantasy, going as WR80 even in Underdog's large-field tournaments. GM Jason Licht said the third-rounder has progressed from a 'down the road'-type contributor to someone the Bucs now expect to make a 2026 impact. As a boundary threat for a team that lost one of the best boundary receivers of the past 20 years, Hurst has an immediate path to playing time behind Emeka Egbuka and Chris Godwin, with WR5 fantasy value potentially realistic in short order.
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PositiveSleeperSep 4, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football
Third-rounder has drawn steady film praise but is off the radar in fantasy, going as WR80 in Underdog tournaments. GM Jason Licht elevated expectations, saying Hurst has progressed from a 'down the road' contributor to someone expected to make a 2026 impact. Boundary threat with immediate path to playing time behind Emeka Egbuka and Chris Godwin; WR5 fantasy value could become realistic in short order even if rotating snaps early.
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PositiveSleeperSep 2, 2026FantasyPros Articles
Mark Ringo highlights Ted Hurst as a sleeper with exceptional value. Hurst is big and fast with an impressive training camp, currently ADP WR88 and practically free in drafts. Though behind Egbuka, Godwin, and MacMillan on the depth chart, Ringo is not convinced any of them can stay healthy. If Hurst gets a shot, Ringo thinks he'll do well. Ringo compares him to Randy Moss—a tall, lanky WR with good speed and a knack for making big plays, though without the same college pedigree.
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NegativeRoleSep 1, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles
The 2026 third-round pick for the Buccaneers wowed at various points of training camp with acrobatic sideline receptions and flashed impressive burst (4.42 40-yard dash) for his 6-3 frame. Emeka Egbuka is dealing with a turf toe injury that 'hopefully' will have him ready for Week 1, and No. 3 wideout Jalen McMillan has been limited through training camp with a knee injury that could impact his availability for the season opener. If the Buccaneers ask Hurst to be a lanky field-stretching boundary receiver who can win contested catches, they'll be a better offense for it, but that's a hard role to project week to week in terms of fantasy impact. Among this tier of deep waiver-wire pickups, Hurst warrants looking first given the potential, but there's no reason to be aggressive if he's available.
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PositiveSleeperAug 28, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld
Rotoworld ranks Hurst at WR165, the only site ranking him in the top 200 (Yahoo, ESPN, and Sleeper all rank him outside top-200), making him a deep sleeper value. The rookie third-rounder is a 6-foot-3, 195-pound receiver who ran a 4.42 40-yard dash at the Combine and totaled 900+ receiving yards in each of his two seasons at Georgia State. He has received praise from reporters throughout training camp and endorsements from head coach Todd Bowles and quarterback Baker Mayfield after joint practices with Jacksonville. While he won't match Mike Evans' production, Hurst's downfield threat ability gives Mayfield another weapon and could make him a reliable contributor as the fantasy season progresses toward the playoffs.
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PositiveSleeperAug 28, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football
Hurst, a rookie third-rounder, is ranked outside the top-200 on Yahoo, ESPN, and Sleeper but ranks as WR165 at Rotoworld. The 6-foot-3, 195-pound receiver ran a 4.42 40-yard dash at the Combine and totaled 900+ receiving yards in each of his two seasons at Georgia State. He has received praise from reporters throughout training camp and endorsements from head coach Todd Bowles and quarterback Baker Mayfield after joint practices with Jacksonville. Hurst could serve as an early replacement for Mike Evans this season, providing Mayfield with a downfield threat and potentially becoming a reliable contributor as the season progresses toward the fantasy playoffs.
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PositiveNewsAug 25, 202632BeatWriters
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#Bucs WR Ted Hurst has been the silver lining of the offense’s joint practice against the #Jaguars so far this morning. A big touchdown catch and a couple of nice grabs. Making the most of his chances on the first-team with no Emeka Egbuka or Jalen McMillan.

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NegativeRoleAug 25, 2026ESPN Fantasy Football
Hurst was the third-round pick in this year's draft and is a tall receiver with long strides that help him create separation downfield. He had a ton of success against press coverage in college. Hurst will likely open the season outside of the Bucs' top three receivers, but injuries can certainly change that. With the Bucs wanting to use Emeka Egbuka more as the Z and Chris Godwin Jr. in the slot, Hurst would have to beat out Jalen McMillan for the X role. Hurst is a name to monitor early in the season.
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