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The Dolphins have hosted wide receiver Ted Hurst on a visit ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft
The Miami Dolphins have spent the majority of the offseason tearing their roster apart. Guys like Tua Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, and Bradley Chubb are no longer in town, as Miami’s new regime has quickly signaled its intention to undergo a full-scale rebuild. While the Dolphins have signed several players to come in and replace these guys, it’s clear the front office has its sights set on the 2026 NFL Draft.
In order for Miami to find its way back into playoff contention, it’s going to need to properly draft and develop players for the next few years. One spot the Dolphins desperately need help at is wide receiver, and they were recently linked to one of the fastest-rising prospects in this draft class, Ted Hurst of the Georgia State Panthers.
Dolphins Host Ted Hurst on Pre-Draft Visit
Ian Rapoport
Georgia State WR Ted Hurst, one of the busiest draft prospects, has a visit on Monday with the #Dolphins, then he has the #Colts, source said.
In all, the 6-foot-4 Hurst has 12 visits and workouts, including with the #Vikings, #Raiders, and #Falcons, as well.
Easily the biggest move the Dolphins have made this offseason saw them sign Malik Willis to come in and be their new starting quarterback. The problem is that Willis doesn’t really have any weapons at his disposal on offense. Right now, the only guy he can count on to consistently help him is running back De’Von Achane.
Miami is likely going to look to add some weapons for Willis in the draft. Hurst has quickly popped up on the team’s radar after he enjoyed a breakout campaign in 2025 with Georgia State. In 12 games, Hurst racked up 71 receptions for 1,004 yards and six touchdowns, and after an impressive performance at the 2026 NFL Draft Combine, he has quickly seen his draft stock skyrocket.
Hurst still isn’t expected to be selected until the third or fourth round, but he could be a fantastic value selection for the Dolphins at some point in the middle of the draft. It’s obvious that Hurst is on Miami’s radar, as it hosted him on a pre-draft visit in an effort to get a better idea of whether or not it should look into bringing him to town.
“Georgia State WR Ted Hurst, one of the busiest draft prospects, has a visit on Monday with the Dolphins, then he has the Colts, source said,” Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported in a post on X. “In all, the 6-foot-4 Hurst has 12 visits and workouts, including with the Vikings, Raiders, and Falcons, as well.”
Should the Dolphins Draft Ted Hurst?
Ted Hurst
GettyThe Dolphins have hosted wide receiver Ted Hurst on a visit ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft
Hurst didn’t exactly play against the top competition during his collegiate career, but he has an impressive physical profile that could help him turn into a star wide receiver. Playing primarily on the outside, Hurst has an exceptional catch radius, which helps him break free for big plays on deep passes from his quarterback.
Right now, the Dolphins need a little bit of everything in the wide receiver room. Hurst is still a raw prospect, but given the team’s needs, he could conceivably contribute right from the get-go for Miami in 2026. It will be interesting to see where Hurst settles in on teams’ draft boards, but if he’s available late in the third round or early in the fourth round, the Dolphins could conceivably find a way to bring him to town.