Falcons Among 12 NFL Teams Hosting Supersized WR Prospect for Workout

Georgia State's Ted Hurst could fill a Robin role to Drake London's Batman in Atlanta

Apr. 6, 2026 at 3:35pm

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A fractured, geometric painting depicting the explosive movements and athleticism of a football player, with vibrant colors representing the uniforms of the Falcons and Georgia State.A cubist interpretation of Georgia State wide receiver Ted Hurst's dynamic playmaking ability, which has drawn the interest of the Atlanta Falcons and other NFL teams.Indianapolis Today

The Atlanta Falcons are one of 12 NFL teams that will host Georgia State wide receiver Ted Hurst for a pre-draft workout. Hurst, a 6-foot-3, 195-pound prospect, has been generating significant interest from teams around the league due to his rare combination of size and speed.

Why it matters

The Falcons have been focused on local prospects in recent drafts, including taking Georgia Bulldogs star Jalon Walker in the first round last year. Adding a big-bodied receiver like Hurst could provide a strong complement to their 2022 first-round pick, Drake London, in Atlanta's passing attack.

The details

Hurst put up impressive numbers at Georgia State over the last two seasons, totaling 1,965 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns after transferring from Valdosta State. He will visit the Falcons as well as the Miami Dolphins, Indianapolis Colts, Minnesota Vikings, and Las Vegas Raiders before the draft.

  • Hurst will visit the Miami Dolphins today, followed by the Indianapolis Colts.

The players

Ted Hurst

A 6-foot-3, 195-pound wide receiver prospect from Georgia State University who has generated significant pre-draft interest from NFL teams due to his rare combination of size and speed.

Drake London

The Atlanta Falcons' 2022 first-round draft pick, who could benefit from having a big-bodied receiver like Hurst as a complement in the team's passing offense.

Jalon Walker

The Georgia Bulldogs star edge rusher who the Falcons selected in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft, highlighting the team's recent focus on local prospects.

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What they’re saying

“Hurst would in theory step into a significant WR2 role right away in Kevin Stefanski's offense, functioning as a much-needed Robin to Drake London's Batman.”

— Tim Weaver, Author

What’s next

Hurst will continue his pre-draft visit schedule, meeting with the Minnesota Vikings and Las Vegas Raiders in the coming days.

The takeaway

The Falcons' interest in local prospects like Hurst demonstrates their willingness to think outside the box and explore talent in their own backyard. Adding a big-bodied receiver to complement Drake London could be a shrewd move as the team looks to rebuild its passing attack.