Ahmad Hudson keeps giving Nebraska something to sell.
The top tight end in the 2027 class has been making noise again, and this time it’s on the basketball floor at the Peach Jam tournament. That matters for Nebraska because Hudson’s two-sport ability is exactly what makes him such a rare recruiting prize - and exactly why the Huskers keep pushing to pull him away from LSU.
Hudson is technically committed to LSU, but he has said he’s keeping his options open and wants to make sure he’s with the right school before signing in December. Nebraska has stayed firmly in the mix, and if he wants to play both football and basketball, the Huskers have a clear edge on the hardwood. Nebraska is coming off a Sweet 16 run in the NCAA Tournament, while LSU hasn’t reached the tournament since the 2021-22 season.
Fred Hoiberg has been a major part of Nebraska’s pursuit, while new LSU coach Will Wade has shown interest but hasn’t been nearly as active as Hoiberg. With Hudson turning heads again this week, the Huskers have even more ammunition to keep making their case.
Playing for JL3 Elite at Peach Jam, Hudson looked like a player who could climb even higher in the basketball rankings. On Friday, he posted 30 points, 11 rebounds, six steals, four assists and two blocks against Team CP3. The performance drew attention from The Field of 68’s Jeff Goodman.
“Watching Ahmad Hudson, the No. 1 tight end who is committed to LSU, and this kid could play hoop for anyone in the country,” Goodman wrote on X. “Plays so damn hard, incredible athlete and great hands. Can’t even imagine how good he’s gonna be for Lane Kiffin.”
Through four games this week, Hudson has averaged 21.5 points and 13.5 rebounds per game while shooting 57 percent from the floor. He also leads Peach Jam in rebounds.
The basketball production is only the latest reminder of how much he brings to the table. During his 2025-26 junior season, Hudson averaged 19.7 points, 13.5 rebounds, 3.0 blocks, 2.1 assists and 2.0 steals per game for Ruston, helping the team to a 23-4 record and a spot in the Louisiana Division I Non-Select state championship game. He finished that title game with 32 points, 24 rebounds, seven blocks and four steals in a 63-60 loss to Zachary.
Before that, he had already put together a huge football season. Hudson caught 61 passes for 960 yards and 12 touchdowns, earning first-team MaxPreps Junior All-America honors. He also had six catches for 169 yards and a touchdown in the Louisiana Division I Non-Select championship game.
For Nebraska, the message is simple: keep showing Hudson the fit, keep applying pressure, and keep making him think Lincoln might be the better place than Baton Rouge.
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