Tennessee eyes explosive Georgia State receiver Ted Hurst. His size and speed make him a rising 2026 NFL Draft talent the Titans could target.
The Tennessee Titans are looking for a quick turnaround after consecutive 3-14 seasons.
General Manager Mike Borgonzi is taking the same approach that the Washington Commanders and New England Patriots used to expedite their rebuilds. The Commanders and Patriots went from having losing seasons and securing a top draft pick to spending the most money in free agency and making the playoffs the following year.
The Titans had the most money at their disposal and put it to good use. The biggest acquisitions were Wan'Dale Robinson, John Franklin-Myers, Alontae Taylor and Cor'Dale Flott.
The Titans have now found their two starting cornerbacks, a reliable slot receiver, and a great option to pair with Jeffrey Simmons on the interior of the defensive line.
Tennessee can address the significant need for another edge rusher, along with adding depth at receiver, linebacker, cornerback and interior offensive line.
Jermaine Johnson is going to start, but the Titans need to find another option besides just Femi Oladejo and Jacob Martin on the other side.
Receiver is an interesting need.
It's not a high priority for the Titans. The starters are going to be Robinson, Calvin Ridley and Elic Ayomanor. Taking a receiver would be for depth, as the backups are currently Mason Kinsey, Xavier Restrepo, Chimere Dike, Hal Presley III and Bryce Oliver.
ESPN's Jordan Reid shared that his Titans sources have constantly mentioned Georgia State receiver Ted Hurst. Then on Sunday, ESPN's Jeff Legwold had Hurst as one of the rising prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Legwold explained the recent rise of Hurst, stating that his 40-yard dash time, accompanied by his 6-foot-3 frame, will make him an interesting prospect.
"With a 4.42-second 40 at the combine at his size, Hurst presents as an intriguing option for offenses," Legworld said. "What teams must figure out is how he will fare against professional defensive backs, while Hurst must learn how to implement his size to win the ball in tight places."
Hurst started his college career at Valdosta State in 2022. He played two seasons there before transferring to Georgia State.
He had a combined 1,965 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns at Georgia State.
Hurst was initially predicted to be taken in rounds 3 or 4, but after the revelation from Legwold, he may sneak into the second round.
Will the Titans take a flyer on a player like Hurst and grab him in the second round? We'll see in a couple of weeks.