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Bucs explain targeted Ted Hurst in Round 3 of the NFL Draft
TL;DR
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected wide receiver Ted Hurst in Round 3 of the NFL Draft, emphasizing a versatile offensive strategy. Assistant GM Rob McCartney noted the team's shift away from a traditional dominant receiver role.
Key points
- Buccaneers selected Ted Hurst in Round 3 of the NFL Draft
- Assistant GM Rob McCartney discussed the team's offensive strategy
- Zac Robinson's system emphasizes versatility over a dominant receiver
- Hurst recorded impressive college stats with 999 yards and 6 touchdowns
- Hurst stands 6-foot-3 and weighs just under 200 pounds
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers added to their wide receiver room in Round 3 with Ted Hurst, and the reasoning behind the pick points directly to how this offense is expected to function moving forward.
Speaking after the selection, assistant general manager Rob McCartney explained, "I don't know that we're gonna have a true X. You look at some of the history with this type of offense that we've got with [OC] Zac [Robinson] -- I don't know if it's got like a pure X."
That comment reflects the influence of coordinator Zac Robinson’s system, rooted in a Sean McVay-style structure that emphasizes distribution and versatility over isolating a single dominant receiver.
At 6-foot-3 and just under 200 pounds, he brings size but was not used as a static boundary target at Georgia State. In 2025, he saw 124 targets and turned that into 71 receptions for 999 yards and six touchdowns, averaging 14.1 yards per catch. The year prior, he recorded 961 yards and nine touchdowns on 56 catches, demonstrating consistent production downfield while in college.
His usage also suggests how Tampa Bay may want to deploy him. Hurst logged over 400 receiving snaps in 2025 and averaged 2.42 yards per route run with a 12.6-yard average depth of target in college, which shows he was consistently working downfield rather than operating strictly underneath.
Instead of asking Hurst to replace a specific role, the Buccaneers are adding another receiver who can move around the formation and create matchups, which aligns with how this offense is designed to operate.
This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: Bucs assistant GM explains their selection of Ted Hurst
Q&A
Why did the Buccaneers draft Ted Hurst in the NFL Draft?
The Buccaneers drafted Ted Hurst to enhance their wide receiver versatility in line with their offensive strategy under coordinator Zac Robinson.
What are Ted Hurst's college statistics?
In college, Ted Hurst recorded 71 receptions for 999 yards and six touchdowns in 2025, and 56 catches for 961 yards and nine touchdowns the previous year.
How does Zac Robinson's offensive system influence the Buccaneers' draft choices?
Zac Robinson's offensive system prioritizes distribution and versatility, leading the Buccaneers to select players like Hurst who fit this adaptable approach rather than focusing on a single dominant receiver.
