Texas A&M is expected to pursue Georgia State transfer wide receiver
Texas A&M is expected to pursue Georgia State transfer wide receiver
The spring football transfer window is still open. Texas A&M requires several additions at multiple positions to feel safe heading into the 2025 season. It starts with more depth at defensive tackle, followed by another veteran at safety, cornerback, and, yes, even wide receiver after the Aggies' tallest wide receiver, Noah Thomas, transferred to Georgia this offseason.
On Wednesday, it was reported that standout Georgia State wide receiver Ted Hurst entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal. According to Rivals Aggie recruiting insider Landyn Rosow, Texas A&M coach Mike Elko will likely be "all in" on pursuing Hurst going forward. On paper, Hurst is a perfect fit regarding A&M's lack of size at the position. Standing at 6'3" and 185 pounds, he is a big target in the passing game.
During his 2024 junior season with the Panthers, Hurst reeled in nearly 1,000 yards (961) and nine touchdowns through the air, averaging 17.2 yards per reception. He also played four 100-plus-yard games, led by his nine receptions and 173 yards during Georgia State's 27-20 loss to Arkansas State.
Hurst is a No. 1 wide receiver talent, but would immediately end up contending for the No. 2 or 3 spot in Texas A&M rotation behind KC Concepcion, while Mario Craver, Izaiah Williams, Ashton-Bethel Roman, and Terry Bussey. After finishing 8-5 during Elko's first season, loading up at one of the more critical positions to provide starting quarterback Marcel Reed another reliable receiving option is key to taking the next step offensively.
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