Nebraska’s pursuit of five-star tight end Ahmad Hudson is still very much alive, and the latest update only sharpens that picture.
Tom Loy of 247 Sports reported that Hudson is expected to visit Nebraska football this fall, a development that matters because the Huskers have already been building real momentum with the LSU commitment. Hudson, a 6-foot-6, 240-pound tight end from Ruston, Louisiana, has been on Nebraska’s radar for a while, and the relationship Matt Rhule has developed with him has kept the door open.
Hudson isn’t just drawing attention for what he does on the football field, either. He’s a tight end who catches the ball like a wide receiver, and his work on the basketball court has only added to the intrigue. Fred Hoiberg has already offered him the chance to play basketball for Nebraska as well, which gives the Huskers a unique angle in this recruitment.
That athleticism is part of why both Nebraska head coaches are so interested. One dunk is enough to understand the appeal. And with Trae Taylor involved in the effort as well, Nebraska has positioned itself as a serious contender to flip him.
Loy said he “fully expects” the visit to happen, but he also noted that Nebraska is no longer the only program pushing hard. Ohio State, Florida, Miami, and others have started making their own moves.
Even so, the Huskers still appear to be in a strong spot. There has been plenty of positive buzz from insiders around Hudson and Nebraska, and getting him on campus for a game would give the staff a chance to make its case in person. Nebraska still has work to do, and a winning season would help, but landing that visit would be a major step in keeping the flip attempt on track.
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