There’s a bright future expected for dual-threat quarterback Hudson Card, one of Texas’ top commitments in their 2020 class.
With only one year of eligibility left, current quarterback Sam Ehlinger will be able to assist in grooming Card to become the starter as soon as the 2021 season.
Following in Ehlinger’s footsteps quite literally, Card is also an Austin native who occupied a spot on the Elite 11 Finals roster, the nation’s premier quarterback competition.
The four-star prospect had a breakout junior season with 3,543 passing yards, 50 touchdowns, and four interceptions at Lake Travis. Although Card was sidelined six weeks in 2019 due to a foot injury, similar to Ehlinger’s senior season in high school, Card participated in the 2020 Under Armour All-America game in Orlando this month.
It doesn’t appear that the foot injury hindered Card’s play in any way. After earning the start for Team Pressure in the All-America game, Card completed his first four passes and had the game-deciding touchdown pass early in the fourth quarter.
Hudson Card shows off his 🚀 arm and connects with Jaquavion Fraziars for the score.#UAALLAMERICA pic.twitter.com/sFyri2Wzsv
— All-America Game (@AllAmericaGame) January 3, 2020
Card possesses sufficient height at 6-2.5 and expects to bulk up his frame at the next level. If there’s one attribute that may exceed Ehlinger, it’s Card’s accuracy within the pocket. They both use their quickness, creativity, and athleticism to escape the rush, but Card’s touch on downfield throws is impressive.
If the cards are played right, the Longhorns are fortunate to have this signal caller for the future.