Former Clemson LB commit RJ Hudson is a Longhorn: 'It is Texas'.
Clemson · Texas · VirginiaHudson from his previous Clemson commitment. Hudson explains why Steve Sarkisian's program won him over and what sealed his decision.
The 6-foot-2, 205-pound defender was previously committed to Clemson , but the Longhorns made a strong push over the past few months and ultimately convinced him to head to Austin. Hudson chose Dabo Swinney and the Tigers in late spring.
Clemson had established itself as his top choice, but Texas entered the picture during the summer and began building a relationship with the talented linebacker. As the season got underway, the Longhorns increased their pursuit.
Texas was in search of playmakers on the second level, and Hudson emerged as a prospect the staff wanted. The Longhorns turned up the heat, and Hudson backed off his Clemson commitment and reopened his recruitment.
KEY POINTS
- Former Clemson LB commit RJ Hudson is a Longhorn: 'It is Texas'.
- Texas has added another piece to its top-10 2027 recruiting class, flipping three-star linebacker R.
- The Virginia standout became the Longhorns' 22nd pledge after Texas ramped up its pursuit this fall.
- Texas has been in search of linebackers in its 2027 class, and Steve Sarkisian and his staff went into Virginia to get him.