Overview
- Ahmad Hudson, who announced his decision Sunday on Instagram, chose LSU over Nebraska in a nationally watched recruitment.
- The 6-foot-6 Ruston, La., standout is a consensus five-star and the top tight end in the 2027 class, according to major recruiting services.
- Hudson is also a nationally ranked basketball recruit with an LSU hoops opportunity, though it remains unclear if he will play both sports.
- Lane Kiffin’s staff pushed hard after his December hire, with Hudson citing a personal good‑luck text from Kiffin before a state title game as meaningful, and the commitment marks tight ends coach Joe Cox’s first high school pledge at the position.
- LSU had recruited Hudson since 2024 as he weighed trips to USC and Texas A&M before canceling those visits, then moved up his target July decision to commit early; he becomes LSU’s top 2027 pledge and the class now counts five commitments.