Ted Hurst III 2026 fantasy outlook and rest-of-season projection
- Age
- 22
- Height / weight
- 6'3", 195 lb
- Experience
- Rookie
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 4.8
- Pos rank
- WR86
- Rostered
- 10%
Week 8 vs. Falcons, Sun Nov 1, 1:00 PM ET 11th vs. WRs, neutral
Ted Hurst III Rest-of-Season Outlook
Through 7 games he's WR86 at 4.8 PPR points per game.
Through Week 7 he ranks 55th of 96 in target volume (11.6% target share) and 33rd of 96 in downfield role (24.2% air-yards share). Target volume is the soft spot. Baker Mayfield is his quarterback.
The main risk is the job itself. He's the listed starter with David Sills V next on the depth chart, and a benching or an injury would take his value to zero overnight.
The next favorable matchup is the Lions in Week 11 (2nd against WRs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 17, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
Ted Hurst III enters 2026 as a deep reserve on the Tampa Bay roster, carrying no NFL advanced-stat profile and no recorded draft capital, the classic signature of an undrafted long shot fighting for a roster spot. The depth chart tells the story: he sits as the number-two left wide receiver behind Emeka Egbuka, with established names ahead of him across the formation. That places him well outside the rotation that actually commands targets in Tampa Bay passing game.
With no measurable production to lean on, his fantasy case rests entirely on training-camp standout reps and special-teams value earning him helmet status, neither of which translates to weekly scoring. Barring a string of injuries that thrusts him into real snaps, there is no startable role here in any format. For 2026 redraft and even dynasty, Hurst is a pure waiver-wire watch-list name, not a player to roster until he demonstrates a defined offensive role.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2026 rank through Week 7 among the 96 receivers who have played at least six games. Each bar is one receiver, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Target volume
Downfield role
- Average depth of target
- 15.6
- Drop rate
- 4.3%
- Red-zone targets
- 4
- YAC per reception
- 2.5
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft spotThe Lions in Week 11 is a top-10 matchup for WRs.Wk 8 ATL, 11thWk 9 CHI, 19thWk 11 DET, 2ndWk 12 CAR, 26th
Risk
- Job securityDavid Sills V is next on the depth chart; a benching or injury hands him the job.
- A tough matchupThe Panthers in Week 12 (26th) is among the stingiest defenses against WRs.
Keep researching Ted Hurst Iii
- WR rest-of-season rankingsWhere every WR ranks for the rest of 2026Open
- Buccaneers depth chartWho starts, who backs up, and who is next man upOpen
- WR strength of scheduleWhich defenses WRs face the rest of the wayOpen
- Trade value chartWhat every player is worth in a redraft tradeOpen
- Buccaneers usage reportSnap share, targets and touches by playerOpen
- WR projectionsWeekly and rest-of-season WR projectionsOpen
- Buccaneers scheduleEvery remaining opponent and the fantasy matchupOpen
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Ted Hurst III Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Ted Hurst III's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Ted Hurst III projects as a depth WR for deep leagues only for the rest of the 2026 season: waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. His target volume (11.6% target share, 55th of 96 WRs in 2026) holds him back. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Ted Hurst III's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Ted Hurst III is the WR86 in PPR points per game through Week 7. That puts him in depth WR territory, waiver-wire material in 10-team PPR leagues.
What is Ted Hurst III's projected role going forward?
Ted Hurst III is the listed starting WR, with David Sills V next on the depth chart. Nothing on the chart threatens the job, so the role is his to lose on performance.
Will Ted Hurst III get more targets?
Ted Hurst III's targets are holding steady: 3.5 a game over his last two games against 3.3 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is Ted Hurst III's fantasy football upside?
Ted Hurst III's upside: his ceiling this season is 11.0 PPR points (Week 3, WR40) and the Lions in Week 11 is a top-10 matchup for WRs.
What could hurt Ted Hurst III's fantasy value?
Ted Hurst III's risks: David Sills V is next on the depth chart if he is benched or hurt, his target volume (11.6% target share, 55th of 96 WRs in 2026) limits his scoring and the Panthers in Week 12 is a tough matchup.
How difficult is Ted Hurst III's remaining fantasy schedule?
About average: of his next seven games, 2 come against a top-10 matchup for WRs and 2 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.