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Kiffin Secures Five-Star TE Ahmad Hudson for LSU

5/4/2026

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Kiffin Secures Hudson

LSU coach Lane Kiffin secured five-star tight end Ahmad Hudson’s commitment for the 2027 class.
Hudson, a 6-foot-6, 225-pound Ruston native, chose LSU over Nebraska on Sunday, is ranked No. 11 nationally and No. 1 at tight end by 247Sports, and earned a basketball scholarship as a top-25 recruit.
He joins quarterback Peyton Houston, defensive end Jaiden Bryant and receiver Ah'Mari Stevens, while LSU targets cornerback Joshua Dobson and receiver Easton Royal.

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Kiffin Locks Hudson

Hudson committed to LSU after personal texts from Lane Kiffin (coach), accelerating his July announcement to a Sunday decision.
The commitment lifted LSU’s 2027 recruiting class to No. 7 in the rankings and a player ranking of 92.60, nation’s second-best.
Joe Cox (coach) secured Hudson as his first recruit while Charlie Weis Jr. (playcaller) contributed.
Nebraska’s loss of Hudson marked an in-state recruiting setback, highlighting LSU’s dominance in retaining Louisiana talent.

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Historical Context

LSU’s rise began with Nick Saban’s 2003 squad, which posted a 13–1 record and captured the BCS National Championship—the program’s first title since 1958. The Tigers have since built a reputation for elite recruiting, a trend continued by current head coach Lane Kiffin, whose recent texts secured five-star tight end Ahmad Hudson, widening the gap with rivals such as Nebraska.

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Kiffin Secures Hudson

LSU coach Lane Kiffin secured five-star tight end Ahmad Hudson’s commitment for the 2027 class.
Hudson, a 6-foot-6, 225-pound Ruston native, chose LSU over Nebraska on Sunday, is ranked No. 11 nationally and No. 1 at tight end by 247Sports, and earned a basketball scholarship as a top-25 recruit.
He joins quarterback Peyton Houston, defensive end Jaiden Bryant and receiver Ah'Mari Stevens, while LSU targets cornerback Joshua Dobson and receiver Easton Royal.

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