rangy South Dakota linebacker with proven production and recruiting upside
Hudgens is a 6-foot-1, 215-pound linebacker from Minnetonka who signed with South Dakota in December 2024 and entered as a highly productive high school defender, posting 120 tackles, 17 tackles for loss, and a sack in his 2024 prep season.[2][5] His value is in the run-stopping profile, athletic frame, and instincts that translated to All-State recognition, making him the kind of player who can compete physically and grow into a dependable defensive piece.[5] He looks like a strong fit for a team seeking toughness, tackling, and developmental upside at linebacker.[2][5]
