2026 Draft: WR

manxman2601 · Mar 27, 2026

PatsFan2 said:
I remember some saying they wouldn't take him in the First 31st to be exact.

Him going in the first and him going to the Patriots in the first are two different things.

DoubleDeluxe · Mar 27, 2026

PatsFan2 said:
I remember some saying they wouldn't take him in the First 31st to be exact.

That’s more about team needs.
He’s a good prospect.
I don’t think anyone said they didn’t want him, but at 31 most would prefer we address other needs.

PatsFan2 · Mar 27, 2026

manxman2601 said:

Preaching to the choir I see a TO comp here in Ted Hurst. A WR the Patriots desperately NEED! It would be unwise to pass on the next TO where we are Drafting.

PatsFan2 · Mar 27, 2026

manxman2601 said:
Him going in the first and him going to the Patriots in the first are two different things.

I'm just going to say this Ted Hurst Have Elite Skills: he didn't look overmatched at the Senior Bowl. That's saying something.

PatsFan2 · Mar 27, 2026

DoubleDeluxe said:
That’s more about team needs.
He’s a good prospect.
I don’t think anyone said they didn’t want him, but at 31 most would prefer we address other needs.

Get Ted Hurst and use the rest of the Draft to address other needs. Drake Maye Needs an Elite Young Receiver Ted Hurst have that Potential!

DoubleDeluxe · Mar 27, 2026

PatsFan2 said:
Get Ted Hurst and use the rest of the Draft to address other needs. Drake Maye Needs an Elite Young Receiver Ted Hurst have that Potential!

Most of us have stated we like him.
I have mocked him to us many many times in the second rd.
If we took him in the 1st I wouldn’t cry about it, but prefer we go a different direction in rd 1.

PatsFan2 · Mar 27, 2026

DoubleDeluxe said:
Most of us have stated we like him.
I have mocked him to us many many times in the second rd.
If we took him in the 1st I wouldn’t cry about it, but prefer we go a different direction in rd 1.

There's 90% chance that Both Hollings and Boutte won't be here in 27. I would like that potential sure thing now instead of waiting for next year.

DoubleDeluxe · Mar 27, 2026

PatsFan2 said:
There's 90% chance that Both Hollings and Boutte won't be here in 27. I would like that potential sure thing now instead of waiting for next year.

Understand, but nothing is guaranteed. Hurst could bust.
Lance could shine
Allen could be reception monster..,,.etc.
There are options out there.
Hurst has appeal.
But just like trading for AJ, we can succeed going a different direction if it doesn’t happen

PatsFan2 · Mar 27, 2026

DoubleDeluxe said:
Understand, but nothing is guaranteed. Hurst could bust.
Lance could shine
Allen could be reception monster..,,.etc.
There are options out there.
Hurst has appeal.
But just like trading for AJ, we can succeed going a different direction if it doesn’t happen

Sorry but I want that Player at WR like we have at CB in Gonzo. Call me Greedy...can't have a QB like Maye throwing to JAGS.

PatsFan2 · Mar 27, 2026

DoubleDeluxe said:
Understand, but nothing is guaranteed. Hurst could bust.
Lance could shine
Allen could be reception monster..,,.etc.
There are options out there.
Hurst has appeal.
But just like trading for AJ, we can succeed going a different direction if it doesn’t happen

Ps. I also like the Guys You mentioned Hope we double Dip.

manxman2601 · Mar 27, 2026

dliverey44 · Mar 27, 2026

PatsFan2 said:
I'm just going to say this Ted Hurst Have Elite Skills: he didn't look overmatched at the Senior Bowl. That's saying something.

He is one of "my guys" Love this dude, but when watching his tape he doesn't always play like he is 6-4

mayoclinic · Mar 27, 2026

mayoclinic · Mar 27, 2026

Pacific Coast Patriot · Mar 27, 2026

Somewhat of a pipe dream, but it would be awesome if we could flip our 1st this year for a 2027 1st and more with a dumpster fire franchise, then end up in draft range of Ryan Williams or Jeremiah Smith at WR.

Very unlikely to pull off and a lot of people would be pissed this year, but I think that would be the best long term investment at the position.

I don't see anyone in this draft with elite WR1 potential where we are picking. We'd only be crowding our room with more good but not great WR, and AJ Brown probably only has a year or so left at the top what with his knee issue, though I wouldn't be opposed to flipping philly a 3rd for him in June. WR is the fun pick but seriously hope we don't use our 1 on it this year.

mayoclinic · Mar 27, 2026

Ryan Williams is a great athlete, terrible WR. Manos de piedra.

DaBruinz · Mar 28, 2026

Clonamery said:
So Mayo is Greg Cosell? That does make some sense.

How can Hurst be a "hidden gem" when he's one of the most over-hyped WRs in the draft?

DaBruinz · Mar 28, 2026

manxman2601 said:
From Bob McGinn's annual article on WRs:

Ted Hurst, Georgia State (6-4, 207, 4.44)

Said one scout: “Nobody knew about him until he got to the Senior Bowl. He’s probably the fastest riser. He’s unpolished but he’s super explosive and competitive. It’s hard to jam him off the line. He’s got a big (catching) radius and he can run. He’s going to get a lot better. He’s more than just a developmental guy. He’s better than a fourth-rounder.”

Yeah. I'm calling BS on that Scout. No way that "nobody knew him until he got to the Senior Bowl" in regards to Hurst. If that is the case, then every team who has scouts covering the State of Georgia should be firing those scouts.

DaBruinz · Mar 28, 2026

PatsFan2 said:
Sorry but I want that Player at WR like we have at CB in Gonzo. Call me Greedy...can't have a QB like Maye throwing to JAGS.

Greedy? No. Stupid. Yes.
You aren't getting s**t accomplished without improving the O-line and making sure the D-line (including the edges) are improved.

In your world, you think that QBs and WRs can magically win games without having a competent O-line or defense. You have forgotten the lessons of 2007.

DoubleDeluxe · Mar 28, 2026

DaBruinz said:
Greedy? No. Stupid. Yes.
You aren't getting s**t accomplished without improving the O-line and making sure the D-line (including the edges) are improved.

In your world, you think that QBs and WRs can magically win games without having a competent O-line or defense. You have forgotten the lessons of 2007.

You would think people would learn.
2007
Randy Moss: 98 recs, 1493 yds, 23 TDs
Wes Welker: 112 recs, 1175 yds, 8 TDs

And........

No SB VICTORY!

Now I will say we could/should upgrade our WRs, but this constant pining for every WR not on our roster is out of control.

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