Aggies WR transfer is undoubtedly one of the most gifted players, often described as the standout member of Mike Elko’s exceptional transfer portal class. Initially the highest-ranked recruit in Texas Tech’s history, he decided to take a temporary leave from the Aggies football team on January 16th, just a month after committing to A&M on December 15th. However, growing concerns within the Aggies staff suggest that he might reconsider his transfer and return to Texas Tech.”
The current transfer portal class ranks No. 10 nationally as the dead period approaches before the spring transfer portal opens. However, if Hudson decides not to stay at Texas A&M, this ranking could drop the Aggies out of the top ten heading into the spring portal cycle. Hudson, with a .9300 overall rating by 247Sports, was one of three four-star wide receivers the Aggies added during the winter portal cycle (the others being KC Concepcion from NC State and Mario Craver from Mississippi State, rated .9400 and .9200, respectively). Hudson, a consensus five-star receiver (also known as five-star+), ranked as the No. 4 wide receiver in the ON3 Industry ranking and the No. 12 player overall nationally, coming out of Lake Belton, Texas. Despite his high ranking, he had a relatively quiet season in FAU’s offense under then-coach Zach Kittley, totaling only eight receptions for 128 yards. This limited role in the offense is the main reason behind his decision to transfer to Texas A&M.
Hudson’s reported NIL deal to join Texas A&M has garnered significant attention, with details including $700,000, a personal SUV and driver, as well as the flexibility to determine his return date based on discussions with his family, among other perks. However, what remains puzzling is the lack of clarity surrounding Hudson’s departure. The exact reason for his decision to leave the team is still unknown, and despite being away for over a month, there has been no indication of when, or if, he plans to return.
Even if the Aggies lose Hudson, their receiving corps should remain strong. While the loss of Noah Thomas is a blow, GM Derek Miller and Mike Elko have assembled an impressive group of recruits and transfers. The Aggies have bolstered their tight end position with transfers like former Alabama and Texas TE Amari Niblack, Auburn’s Micah Riley (the highest-rated at .8900), and Nebraska’s Nate Boerkircher. Along with Concepcion and Craver, the team has also signed Houston freshman transfer Jonah Wilson and Kelshaun Johnson from Hitchcock, Texas (rated as the No. 124 overall HS player and No. 16 WR by 247Sports).
Perhaps the most coveted recruit in the group is five-star wide receiver Jerome Myles from Corner Canyon High School in Draper, Utah. Ranked as the No. 3 WR in the class, Myles is expected to meet high expectations at Texas A&M. With a blazing 10.36 in the 100-meter dash and standing at a solid 6-foot-3, he embodies the SEC speed. While he’s the only recruit who won’t enroll in the spring due to track commitments, he’s set to join summer practices and is seen as a potential immediate impact player in the Aggies’ offense.
Although Hudson’s return hasn’t been completely ruled out, the situation surrounding his temporary leave has some questioning whether it could eventually turn into a permanent departure.
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