The basics
Hudson plays for Ruston, which he led to a 23-4 record and a state runner-up finish, per Prep Redzone. Listed size ranges from 6-foot-6 to 6-foot-7 and 225 to 239 pounds depending on the outlet. Much of the five-star language around him refers to his football ranking at tight end. Listed as a PF at Ruston, and he appears on the Louisiana board. Status: committed to LSU Tigers.
The boards
247Sports' Gabe Brooks highlighted explosive second-jump athleticism and called him a legitimate high-major basketball prospect, not just a football name. Yahoo Sports and On3 reported he turned heads at Peach Jam among basketball-only competition.
Production
Prep Redzone reported 19.7 points on 59 percent shooting, 13.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 2.7 blocks a game as a junior. GeauxPreps reported 32 points, 24 rebounds, 7 blocks, and 4 steals in the state final, and 247Sports logged a 28-point, 29-rebound game against West Monroe.
The recruitment
Committed to LSU in both sports, per the Ruston Daily Leader and ESPN. Basketball offers reported by ESPN included Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Houston, Arkansas, and Baylor.
The look
Ahmad Hudson is on the card for this. Prep Redzone reported 19.7 points on 59 percent shooting, 13.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 2.7 blocks a game as a junior. GeauxPreps reported 32 points, 24 rebounds, 7 blocks, and 4 steals in the state final, and 247Sports logged a 28-point, 29-rebound game against West Monroe. 247Sports' Gabe Brooks highlighted explosive second-jump athleticism and called him a legitimate high-major basketball prospect, not just a football name.
He is committed to LSU Tigers. Read him against the class of 2027 rankings note. I would take Hudson at No. 22 as a LSU Tigers freshman in waiting. 19.7 points is the proof at Ruston.
What to watch
Two-sport players get evaluated on availability as much as skill. The rebounding and block numbers are elite for any forward in the class. The question is how much basketball development a football season leaves room for.
Sources: 247Sports, ESPN, On3, GeauxPreps, Prep Redzone, Ruston Daily Leader, Yahoo Sports, and the CBR board as of 2026-08-21.
