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Clemson Lands Final Linebacker in Surprise Commitment
20 Jun
Summary
- Linebacker R.J. Hudson committed to Clemson on Friday.
- Hudson chose the Tigers over Maryland, becoming the final linebacker.
- Clemson offered Hudson late after other targets committed elsewhere.
Clemson University has successfully recruited R.J. Hudson, its final linebacker for the 2027 class, who committed on Friday. Hudson's decision to join the Tigers came after he chose them over the Maryland Terrapins. This commitment addresses a key remaining need for Clemson, which already boasts 22 commitments.
The recruitment of Hudson took an unexpected turn. Initially, Clemson was not a primary contender. However, after other linebacker targets committed elsewhere or shifted their focus, Clemson extended an offer to Hudson following an impressive, albeit limited, camp performance. This late offer proved decisive, leading Hudson to commit to Clemson despite previous expert predictions favoring Maryland.
Hudson joins a linebacker class that includes four-star Bryce Kish and three-star Max Brown. His commitment is seen as a significant win for Clemson, particularly after missing out on other priority linebacker targets like Roman Igwebuike and Sean Fox, who committed to other programs following substantial NIL offers.
