Buccaneers Rookie Ted Hurst Is Quickly Earning Baker Mayfield’s Trust

Ted Hurst is giving the Buccaneers plenty to be excited about during his first training camp. Tampa Bay selected Hurst in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft. The rookie receiver has already shown the contested-catch ability and catch radius that have drawn comparisons to former Bucs star Mike Evans. Hurst’s performance became even more noticeable during Tampa Bay’s two joint practices with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Baker Mayfield had a close-up view of the rookie’s progress and came away impressed. Hurst was Tampa Bay’s biggest bright spot during Tuesday’s difficult practice. The Buccaneers scored only once, with Hurst catching…