The first of what promises to be a parade of ‘30’ visits to the New York Giants in East Rutherford, N.J. over the next couple of days is known. Georgia State wide receiver Ted Hurst, an intriguing small school wide receiver, will visit the Giants this week.
Hurst, 6-foot-4, 206 pounds, could be a second-day selection. The Giants have pick No. 37 in Round 2, but don’t currently possess a third-round pick.
Hurst is one of a number of wide receivers who could be in consideration for the Giants on Day
2.
Hurst had 71 receptions for 1,004 yards (14.1 yards per catch) with six touchdowns in 2025.
In his ‘Beast’ draft guide, Dane Brugler of The Athletic says:
Hurst is explosive on a vertical plane and sustains his speed to keep coverage from making up ground — his 34 catches of 20-plus yards over the past two seasons ranked No. 1 in the FBS. He has impressive sink and balance for a high-cut route runner, although his route cadence and versatility are still developing. He needs to cut down on the drops but extends his long arms to create catching windows (high success rate on fades). Overall, Hurst faces a steep learning curve versus NFL press and coverage traffic, but his physical traits and ball-tracking skills — especially as a downfield target — are exciting. He is a developmental X/Z receiver with down-the-road starting upside.
In his Rookie Scouting Portfolio Draft guide, Matt Waldman says:
Hurst’s development could go in two distinct directions. If he emphasizes precision, refines his routes, and adds a little muscle to his frame, Hurst could become an aspiring A.J. Green – a big-play primary receiver who can defeat press-man coverage and run the full route tree.
If Hurst bulks up further and his route tree is limited, he could become a big-play possession option like Tee Higgins who isn’t asked to run as full of a route tree and wins with his size at the boundary.
There’s reason for optimism that Hurst will become a weekly contributor in the league. It’s probably a stretch to believe Hurst will become a top-end primary receiver, but others with his athletic gifts have done it before.
Hurst has a medium-high floor with a high ceiling. That’s worth the investment.
