ATLANTA — Georgia State football standouts Ted Hurst and Henry Bryant have earned Sun Belt Conference preseason honors, the conference announced Monday afternoon.

Senior wide receiver Ted Hurst was named to the Sun Belt Preseason First Team Offense following a standout 2024 season. Hurst played in all 12 games during his first year with the Panthers and led the team with 56 receptions for 961 yards. He set a Georgia State single-season record with nine touchdown catches. His highlights included two touchdowns against Vanderbilt on Sept. 14, including the game-winning score with 15 seconds remaining, and a 76-yard touchdown against Georgia Southern on Sept. 28 — the longest by any Panther last season. Hurst surpassed 100 receiving yards in four games, with a career-high 173 yards on nine catches against Arkansas State on Nov. 16. He also recorded tackles against Georgia Southern and Coastal Carolina.

On the defensive side, senior tackle Henry Bryant was named to the Sun Belt Preseason Second Team Defense. Bryant appeared in all 12 games in 2024, posting 30 total tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, and four sacks. He recorded a sack, forced fumble, and recovery in the game against Georgia Southern, and notched a season-high five tackles with a pass breakup against Arkansas State. He led the team in fumble recoveries with two. Bryant also earned 2025 Phil Steele Preseason All-Sun Belt First Team honors, was a 2024 All-Sun Belt Honorable Mention selection, and was named to the 2024 Athlon Sports Preseason All-Sun Belt Second Team Defense.

Georgia State opens the 2025 season this fall against Ole Miss on Saturday, Aug. 30, as both players look to build on their preseason recognition.