Syracuse football is set to host one of the top offensive linemen in the 2027 class, as four-star tackle Q’mari Hudson has locked in his official visit to the program. The 6-foot-5, 310-pound standout from Western Branch High School in Chesapeake, Virginia, is scheduled to be on campus from June 12 to June 14 - a key window in what’s shaping up to be a critical recruiting stretch for the Orange.
Hudson, who received his first Division I offer from Syracuse back in February of 2025, has seen his recruiting stock steadily rise since then. That early offer from the Orange wasn’t just a shot in the dark - it was a calculated move that could pay off big if Fran Brown and his staff can close the deal. Hudson has developed into one of the most coveted offensive tackles in the country, with a blend of size, strength, and positional versatility that makes him a high-upside prospect at the next level.
He’s not just a tackle, either. According to his own social media, Hudson has experience on both sides of the line, playing offensive and defensive tackle. That kind of two-way toughness speaks volumes about his athleticism and motor - traits that college coaches covet, especially in the trenches.
Syracuse will have competition, though. Hudson has official visits lined up with Virginia Tech and Tennessee, and his offer list reads like a who’s who of Power Five programs: Penn State, Kentucky, Maryland, N.C.
State, Pittsburgh, Wake Forest, West Virginia, and more. Even Group of Five contenders like Appalachian State, East Carolina, and James Madison are in the mix, showing just how wide his recruitment has stretched.
National recruiting services are already high on him. Rivals ranks Hudson as the No. 194 overall prospect in the country, No. 18 among offensive tackles, and No. 4 in the state of Virginia. The 247Sports Composite is slightly more conservative, placing him at No. 269 nationally and No. 29 at his position - but still firmly in blue-chip territory.
Hudson’s junior season at Western Branch saw his team finish 6-5 and reach the regional quarterfinals of the VHSL Class 6 state playoffs. That playoff experience, combined with his physical tools and high ceiling, makes him one of the most intriguing linemen in the 2027 cycle.
For Syracuse, this visit is part of a larger recruiting push that’s already generating serious momentum. The Orange have secured at least eight verbal commitments from juniors so far, and their 2027 class currently sits at No. 6 nationally, according to the 247Sports Composite. That’s a massive jump for a program looking to re-establish itself as a consistent force in the ACC and beyond.
Hudson isn’t the only high-profile name heading to Central New York this summer. Other official visits scheduled include four-star running back Xavier Bala (NY), four-star wide receivers Javien Robinson and Khalil Taylor (both from PA), three-star tight end Michael Nnabuife (MD), and three-star athlete DJ Davis (DE). It’s a loaded slate, and it’s clear that Fran Brown and his staff are swinging big.
The message from Hudson on social media was short but telling: “WE LOCKED IN #cusenation.” That’s not just a visit announcement - it’s a sign that Syracuse is firmly in the mix for one of the top linemen in the country. Now it’s about making the most of the visit window and showing Hudson why the Orange were the first to believe in his potential.