The New York Giants have some positive momentum building ahead of the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft. While the front office has to deal with Dexter Lawrence‘s trade request, that doesn’t take away from the fact that the Giants have a talented roster that appears set to take a step forward next season.
New York has brought several new faces to town this offseason, but it has also lost a couple of players. One of those guys is wide receiver Wan’Dale Robinson, who signed with the Tennessee Titans in free agency. While the Giants brought in Darnell Mooney to replace him, it appears that they may add some more help at this spot in the draft, as they are taking a closer look at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets wideout Ted Hurst.
Giants Host Ted Hurst on Pre-Draft Visit
The Giants were forced to get through the majority of their 2025 campaign without their No. 1 wide receiver, Malik Nabers, after he suffered a torn ACL early in the year. Robinson managed to step up in his absence, but he’s gone now, meaning New York could probably benefit from adding another pass catcher in the draft, even when accounting for the addition of Mooney.
Hurst is one of the fastest-rising prospects in the 2026 draft class. Standing at 6’4, Hurst features an impressive physical profile, and he quickly began to move up teams’ draft boards after putting together impressive performances at the 2026 NFL Draft Combine and Georgia Tech’s Pro Day. In 2025, Hurst caught 71 passes for 1,004 yards and six touchdowns, helping him emerge as one of the top players available at his position.
Initially billed as a third or fourth round pick, it’s looking increasingly likely that Hurst will be coming off the board in the second round. With the No. 37 overall pick, New York could conceivably take a big swing on Hurst early in the second round, especially after reports emerged indicating that the team is bringing him to town for a pre-draft visit.
“Source: Georgia State WR Ted Hurst is visiting the Giants, Packers and Chiefs this week,” NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported in a post on X. “The 6-4, 206-pound Hurst – who recently visited the Falcons, Saints, Dolphins, Colts and Vikings – clocked a 4.42 40 with an impressive 11-2 broad jump. He is a likely 2nd-round pick.”
Should the Giants Draft Ted Hurst?
GettyINDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – FEBRUARY 27: Ted Hurst of the Georgia State Panthers speaks to the media during the 2026 NFL Draft Combine at the Indiana Convention Center on February 27, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
With Nabers and Mooney leading the way at wide receiver, the Giants already have a solid duo in place for Jaxson Dart under center. Add in Cam Skattebo at running back and Theo Johnson at tight end, and it’s not hard to see why New York is bullish on its offense’s potential. The problem, of course, is that guys like Nabers and Skattebo are working their way back from serious injuries.
Adding another playmaker at the wide receiver position would help Nabers ensure he’s ready to go for the start of the season. Plus, Hurst is a big-bodied wideout who can play on the outside, allowing New York to continue moving Nabers all over the field. The No. 37 pick is probably too early to select Hurst, but if the Giants trade down the board, they could conceivably select him later in the second round.
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