Cliff-notes: Silsbee (Texas) High offensive lineman Patrick Hudson became the fourth former member of the Baylor 2016 recruiting class to sign with Texas after deciding to leave the BU program following one of the worst scandals in NCAA history.
Key Offers: Before signing with Baylor in February, Hudson had offers from the likes of Arkansas, Georgia, LSU, Oklahoma and Texas A&M, among others.
Recruiting rankings: Listed at 6-5, 330 pounds, Hudson is regarded as a high four-star prospect by Rivals and ranks as the No. 3 offensive guard and the No. 62 overall prospect in the nation from the 2016 class. Hudson also ranked as the No.5 player on the final LSR Top 100 list.
Scouting report: At 6-5, 330 pounds, Hudson is a mountain of a prospect that reminds me of former Texas All-American Mike Williams at the same stage. A mauler in the running game that has the ability to move the line of scrimmage, Hudson looks like the kind of guy that can play early at the next level as an interior player. As he continues to develop his frame in the coming years, he’ll add even more strength in his legs and hips, which will give him a chance to be a devastating run blocker at the next level. The question is whether he has the feet, flexibility and overall athleticism to play outside at tackle. Although regarded as the No.1 interior line prospect in the state, I think Hudson flash’s surprising agility and balance for such a big kid. That being said, there are times when he doesn’t get off the ball well and struggles to recover and it’ll remind you why he projects a little easier inside.
Why it matters: In its quest to seriously upgrade its beef up front on the offensive side of the ball, the Texas program just added a player that should not only add instant impacting depth for 2016, but it gives the program that a player that projects as having a 50-50 chance of being an NFL drafted player based on historical rankings data compiled over the last decade. There's chance that he could walk in from day one and be the No.3 offensive tackle on the team, which would put him on the two-deep immediately. Also, if the coaches prefer to move him inside early in his career to help get the best players on the field right away, he could emerge as a candidate for the starting right tackle. Regardless, his presence immediately upgrades the short-term viability of the Texas offensive line.
Enjoy: Take a look at these senior highlights.
Key Offers: Before signing with Baylor in February, Hudson had offers from the likes of Arkansas, Georgia, LSU, Oklahoma and Texas A&M, among others.
Recruiting rankings: Listed at 6-5, 330 pounds, Hudson is regarded as a high four-star prospect by Rivals and ranks as the No. 3 offensive guard and the No. 62 overall prospect in the nation from the 2016 class. Hudson also ranked as the No.5 player on the final LSR Top 100 list.
Scouting report: At 6-5, 330 pounds, Hudson is a mountain of a prospect that reminds me of former Texas All-American Mike Williams at the same stage. A mauler in the running game that has the ability to move the line of scrimmage, Hudson looks like the kind of guy that can play early at the next level as an interior player. As he continues to develop his frame in the coming years, he’ll add even more strength in his legs and hips, which will give him a chance to be a devastating run blocker at the next level. The question is whether he has the feet, flexibility and overall athleticism to play outside at tackle. Although regarded as the No.1 interior line prospect in the state, I think Hudson flash’s surprising agility and balance for such a big kid. That being said, there are times when he doesn’t get off the ball well and struggles to recover and it’ll remind you why he projects a little easier inside.
Why it matters: In its quest to seriously upgrade its beef up front on the offensive side of the ball, the Texas program just added a player that should not only add instant impacting depth for 2016, but it gives the program that a player that projects as having a 50-50 chance of being an NFL drafted player based on historical rankings data compiled over the last decade. There's chance that he could walk in from day one and be the No.3 offensive tackle on the team, which would put him on the two-deep immediately. Also, if the coaches prefer to move him inside early in his career to help get the best players on the field right away, he could emerge as a candidate for the starting right tackle. Regardless, his presence immediately upgrades the short-term viability of the Texas offensive line.
Enjoy: Take a look at these senior highlights.
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