Georgia State wide receiver Ted Hurst has quickly become one of the most coveted players in the college football transfer portal after announcing his decision to transfer in late April 2025.
Following a breakout junior season, the 6-foot-3, 185-pound receiver has attracted significant attention from major programs across the SEC, ACC, and Big Ten, creating what industry insiders are describing as a bidding war among top football programs.
Power Conferences Line Up for Georgia State Receiver Ted Hurst
Hurst established himself as one of the Sun Belt’s top receivers during the 2024 season, accumulating 961 receiving yards and nine touchdowns while averaging an impressive 17.2 yards per catch. His ability to stretch the field and make contested catches was showcased in four 100-yard receiving games, including a standout performance against Arkansas State where he recorded nine catches for 173 yards.
The moment Hurst hit the portal, his phone nearly melted from the heat. According to On3’s Pete Nakos, “Multiple SEC, ACC and Big Ten schools are emerging as top contenders for Georgia State WR Ted Hurst.” That’s essentially a who’s who of college football power brokers all fighting for one guy’s signature.
The Texas A&M Aggies seem particularly thirsty to land Hurst. Aggies Wire reported that head coach Mike Elko is “fully committed to pursuing Hurst moving forward.” The timing makes perfect sense—A&M just watched receiver Noah Thomas bolt to Georgia, leaving a gaping hole in their offense that Hurst’s 6-foot-3 frame could perfectly fill.
Multiple SEC, ACC and Big Ten schools are emerging as top contenders for Georgia State WR Ted Hurst, @PeteNakos_ reports👀
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— Transfer Portal (@TransferPortal_) April 24, 2025
What’s got all these big-time programs ready to roll out the red carpet? It’s the total package Hurst brings to the table. He’s got the size coaches dream about, the production that proves he’s no fluke, and the highlight reel that shows he can take over games. Put simply, the guy can flat-out play, and everyone knows it.
The NIL Factor in Hurst’s Transfer Journey
Let’s cut to the chase—college football in 2025 is as much about dollars as it is about X’s and O’s. The Name, Image, and Likeness era has transformed the transfer portal into something resembling pro sports free agency.
While nobody’s leaked the specific offers coming Hurst’s way, On3’s reporting on the “cash-fueled wide receiver market” tells us everything we need to know: star receivers jumping from smaller conferences to the big leagues can cash in big time.
For Hurst, this is the opportunity of a lifetime. After proving himself at Georgia State, he’s earned his shot at the big time—both on the field and at the bank. It’s just how the game works now. The best players have options, and Hurst has worked himself into position to have some pretty sweet ones.
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As he takes his official visits and weighs his options in the coming weeks, fans across multiple conferences will be refreshing their Twitter feeds hoping to see Hurst commit to their school. Wherever he lands, one thing’s for sure—he won’t be flying under anybody’s radar anymore.
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