Ted Hurst, WR (TB)

Viewed as true X receiver

Speaking with the media Tuesday, new Bucs OC Zac Robinson said third-round rookie Hurst is viewed as a "true X" receiver in Tampa Bay, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Hurst has the size at 6-foot-4 and 206 pounds and the long-range speed (4.42-second forty) to run the downfield routes vacated by Mike Evans, who is one of this generation's prototypical X receivers. The Bucs used the 84th overall pick on Hurst, who likely would've gone sooner if he'd faced stiffer college competition instead of playing at Georgia State. Hurst drew some Nico Collins comparisons in the pre-draft process. His main competition for playing time in three-wide sets figures to be Jalen McMillan.

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WR TB

Will focus on Z receiver spot

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McMillan is expected to face increased competition for playing time and targets after Tampa Bay used a third-round pick on Ted Hurst in the 2026 NFL Draft, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Josiah Trotter

LB TB

Taken by Tampa Bay

The Buccaneers selected Trotter in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 46th overall.

Rueben Bain Jr.

DL TB

Draft slide ends in Tampa Bay

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Sean Tucker

Sean Tucker

RB TB

Signs deal with Bucs

The Buccaneers signed Tucker, who had been a restricted free agent, on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Ko Kieft

Ko Kieft

TE TB

Back with Bucs

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Sean Tucker

RB TB

Gets RFA tender

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