Packers to Host Georgia State Receiver Ted Hurst for Pre-Draft Visit

The 6-foot-4, 208-pound wideout caught 127 passes for 1,965 yards and 15 TDs in his final two college seasons.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 9:19pm

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The Green Bay Packers are scheduled to host Georgia State wide receiver Ted Hurst on a top-30 pre-draft visit this month. Hurst, a 6-foot-4, 208-pound receiver, caught 127 passes for 1,965 yards and 15 touchdowns in his final two college seasons after transferring from Division II Valdosta State.

Why it matters

The Packers are always on the lookout for big, physical receivers who can also run, and Hurst fits that profile. His combination of size and speed could make him an intriguing mid-round option for Green Bay as they look to add weapons for quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

The details

Hurst began his college career at Division II Valdosta State, where he started 20 games and caught 60 passes for 1,027 yards and 10 touchdowns. After two seasons there, he transferred to Georgia State and made a name for himself in the Sun Belt conference. Hurst was a second-team selection in 2024 and a first-team selection in 2025, catching 127 passes for 1,965 yards and 15 touchdowns in his final two college seasons. He had two games with 10 or more catches and more than 100 yards receiving.

  • Hurst will make a top 30 pre-draft visit to the Packers this month.
  • Hurst caught 127 passes for 1,965 yards and 15 touchdowns in his final two college seasons at Georgia State (2024-2025).

The players

Ted Hurst

A 6-foot-4, 208-pound wide receiver who transferred from Division II Valdosta State to Georgia State, where he caught 127 passes for 1,965 yards and 15 touchdowns in his final two college seasons.

Green Bay Packers

An NFL team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin that is always looking to add big, physical receivers who can also run.

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What they’re saying

“I know who I am and I know my game. I felt I did good [at the Senior Bowl]. A lot of coaches let me know I did well.”

— Ted Hurst, Georgia State Receiver

What’s next

The Packers will want to evaluate Hurst's blocking ability, which will be a big adjustment for him after being a prime passing target in college.

The takeaway

Hurst's combination of size, speed, and production at the college level make him an intriguing mid-round option for the Packers as they look to add weapons for quarterback Aaron Rodgers. His pre-draft visit will give the team a chance to get to know him better and assess how he might fit into their offense.