Jordan Hudson has had quite a couple of weeks. Everything kicked off with a decommitment from Oklahoma. Rarely does one of the top offensive players in the country, especially from the state of Texas, back off from the opportunity to play for Lincoln Riley.
Next, predictions for the hometown SMU Mustangs began to fly in from 247Sports’ connected insiders. Being a Garland, TX native, Hudson would be the highest-rated SMU commit since the composite began at the turn of the century.
Hudson then released a top three school list, including SMU, with Alabama and Texas tagging along. Oklahoma was taken out of consideration despite being committed for nearly a year.
On Sunday, Hudson shut down his recruitment once again, committing to the Ponies. The four-star wide receiver decided to stay just 22 minutes away from home.
Let’s ride ☎️@SMU_Football @RashaadSamples @DavidGruSMU @CoachDykesSMU 😎🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/cELWz89UGy
— Jordan Hudson🐺 (@d1Jordan3) July 4, 2021
Steve Sarkisian had his opportunity to impress Hudson, getting him to Austin for an unofficial visit. He posed in an icy white uniform alongside Director of Recruiting Brandon Harris.
SMU will now have its two highest rated recruits in history on the field at the same time. Four-star quarterback Preston Stone used to hold the title but will now be throwing to an elite wide receiver. Sonny Dykes has recruited the Dallas area phenomenally since taking over.
On the 247Sports composite, Hudson is the No. 14 wide receiver and No. 113 player overall in the country. Within the state of Texas, he skims inside the top 25 at No. 23.