Updated March 26, 2026, 12:31 p.m. CT

The Green Bay Packers will host Georgia State wide receiver Ted Hurst on an official visit before the 2026 NFL draft, according to NFL draft analyst Ryan Fowler.

All 32 NFL teams receive up to 30 visits from prospects ahead of the draft. The Packers will use one of their 30 on Hurst, a 21-year-old receiver who caught 94 passes for 1,537 yards and 14 touchdowns over the last two seasons at Georgia State.

A Senior Bowl invite, Hurst transferred from Valdosta State in 2024 and became a two-time All-Sun Belt pick over the last two seasons. At the NFL Scouting Combine, Hurst (6-4, 206) ran the 40-yard dash in 4.42 seconds, hit 36.5″ in the vertical leap and covered 11-3 in the broad jump. In terms of size and body type, think Marquez Valdes-Scantling. In terms of athleticism, consider Hurst has a 9.91 Relative Athletic Score (with no agility testing).

Hurst currently ranks No. 85 on the consensus big board, potentially making him a third-round option for the Packers next month.

From Lance Zierlein of NFL.com: “Long-legged, vertical-minded wideout with the speed and ability to stress corners from snap to whistle. Hurst is quick to beat press and hit the accelerator into his route work. He has the hips, feet and balance to run a more robust route tree than what we saw from him in college. He’s an above-average ball-tracker deep and a dangerous catch-and-run option. The hands are average and he needs to become more assertive on 50/50 balls on all three levels. Hurst appears capable of surviving the jump in competition and projects as a “Z” receiver with quality upside.”

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The Packers do not have a pressing need at wide receiver, but Christian Watson, Jayden Reed and Dontaytvion Wicks are all entering contract years, so getting ahead of any potential departures with a draft pick at the position could make sense. Hurst has the size, speed and overall athleticism to interest the Packers, who often target Senior Bowl participants and pre-draft visitors.

More on Hurst here, from Josh Norris and Hayden Winks of Underdog:

Hurst is the first reported pre-draft visitor for the Packers in the 2026 cycle.