Really Good Nugget About Ted Hurst (Video)
August 5th, 2026
Solid camp.
More and more each practice, Joe comes away impressed by rookie wide receiver Ted Hurst.
Hurst has had few wow plays. He’s had a ton of solid plays.
When Joe types “wow plays,” Joe means plays that make you go, “Wow.” You know, like Antonio Brown used to do. Or Mike Evans.
Joe hasn’t seen much wow out of Hurst, just a lot of good. Hurst had a sweet contested touchdown grab on a throw from Baker Mayfield last night. (See video below)
Hurst reminds Joe of a tall, lanky, fast Chris Godwin. The Bucs’ veteran receiver doesn’t make many wow plays. But damn if he isn’t as dependable as they come.
Practice after practice, day after day, Hurst just makes catches. Consistent as can be. Pads on or pads off, doesn’t matter.
Well, even though Hurst has been damn consistent and solid, KitKat-eating Bucs coach Todd Bowles said Hurst’s head has been spinning from Zac Robinson’s playbook.
“I think it was big for him because he was swimming a little bit learning the system,” Bowles said of Hurst’s practice Tuesday night.
Because of so many receivers, including Emeka Egbuka, Tez Johnson and Jalen McMillan nursing injuries, Hurst got a ton of reps and targets on the Bucs’ first team. And Bowles liked what he saw.
“To come down with the catches that he came down with [Tuesday night] looked like he was in college,” Bowles said. “His confidence is high and he’s learning every day, so it’s good to see him getting better.”
If Hurst’s head was spinning from the playbook as Bowles said, Joe can only imagine how good Hurst may be once he has the playbook down.
Joe figured there would be a learning curve for Hurst coming from Georgia State. But there’s not much of one.
Here is the video! pic.twitter.com/I7tnJq3q4s
— Brady (@Brady19murray) August 5, 2026
August 5th, 2026 at 9:09 am
Good news!
August 5th, 2026 at 9:11 am
encouraging news!!!!
GO BUCS!!!!
August 5th, 2026 at 9:25 am
That’s a WOW moment for you 813bucboi, you didn’t sling 💩 at the one who be singing the rock to him! 😅🤣😂
August 5th, 2026 at 9:32 am
WHERE’s 813bucboi and WHAT have you done with him??
August 5th, 2026 at 9:35 am
why would i?…lol…this article is about Ted
GO BUCS!!!
August 5th, 2026 at 9:36 am
FTN network says he is a mediocre route runner with exceptional hands Stll they rate Buccaneers offense as top 10, offensive line top 5.
August 5th, 2026 at 9:37 am
He will get better and better as he learns the playbook, perfects his routs, and gets use to the speed of the NFL. He is facing much better talent compared to the small school so it will take some time to adjust. Until then we will be more than happy with him being consistent.
August 5th, 2026 at 9:38 am
Nice.
I’m glad this guy looks good so far.
With J-Macs neck and Godwin’s past and 165 ILB Tez we will need another solid WR in 2026.
August 5th, 2026 at 9:58 am
Means nothing until Sunday September 13th.
Let’s not start the swishing of the cheerleader Pom Poms just yet.
August 5th, 2026 at 10:01 am
The kid has talent, lets hope it translates on gameday.
August 5th, 2026 at 10:02 am
Be a rookie WR
Be WR4
Be where you are supposed to be when you are supposed to be there
Catch the ball
Works for me!
August 5th, 2026 at 10:04 am
Hurst looks good, but it’s easy to beat McCollum in the lower red zone.
August 5th, 2026 at 10:25 am
Ted has cooked Zyon a few times this camp…i dont think that bolds well for Zyon’s confidence
GO BUCS!!!!!
August 5th, 2026 at 10:37 am
He’s going to have to play more than ppl think. You can 100% count on a couple of WRs getting hurt. Been that way for several years now.
With his skill set he doesn’t need ti learn too many routes. Just run what you do well and catch the ball. One of the knocks on him was that his hands were suspect….looks like he’s performing well in that department.
August 5th, 2026 at 10:56 am
boring really. it wasnt contested at all. wasnt a jump ball, wasnt a down field sprint. and it was against zzzzyon so
August 5th, 2026 at 11:24 am
The solidity, reliability, and consistency of Godwin? But taller and faster?
Sounds like a guy who will be our best WR eventually.
August 5th, 2026 at 11:48 am
The injured receivers need to be putting in time with Hurst on the playbook.
August 5th, 2026 at 11:58 am
I do like the idea of a TRUE X. He fits the profile of a stud outside x while Emeka is a move around Z guy and when they go triple Emeka can be slot while Jalen is outside. Thinking in future tense here. I think that’s a reason you get a bust because Godwin, Jalen, and Emeka is redundant. Gotta have one “just go up and get it” guy
August 5th, 2026 at 12:24 pm
Licht can draft o-lineman and WRs. Our room is stacked.
August 5th, 2026 at 2:21 pm
He looks like a skinny DK Metcalf.
I bet they share a common ancestor.
August 5th, 2026 at 2:26 pm
I’d rather have brain damage than wear those stupid looking helmet diapers. Have some self-respect, people.
August 5th, 2026 at 2:27 pm
Teacherman Says:
August 5th, 2026 at 2:21 pm
He looks like a skinny DK Metcalf.
I bet they share a common ancestor.
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You know, if you go back far enough, we all have the same ancestors… You know what I mean, brother…
August 5th, 2026 at 2:42 pm
2nd in FBS in contested catches last 2 years. 👍🏼
August 5th, 2026 at 3:20 pm
Wake me up when he catches a pass in a regular season game.
Wanting him to be the next ME13 doesn’t make it so.
August 5th, 2026 at 3:46 pm
Don’t know about the greatness of that catch. The play does raise more concern about Zyon.