
Samford DB John Hudson brings ball-hawk pedigree and tackle production
John Hudson’s profile points to a classic takeaway-minded defensive back: in his high-school season, he logged 6 interceptions, 3 pass breakups, and 61 tackles, showing both playmaking and willingness to support the run. His listed frame at Samford is 5-foot-10 and 183 pounds, which suggests a compact, physical DB who can trigger quickly and compete near the line. For a team, that means a player with disruption upside and a tough, high-motor style—exactly the kind of defender who can tilt a game with one swing-play.