Georgia’s senior defensive back, running back and special teams guru Prather Hudson has officially announced his transfer to the University of Illinois via his Instagram account.
Hudson began his career with the Bulldogs as a preferred walk-on, but worked to earn a scholarship after two years on the team.
#Illini football picks up a commitment from Georgia senior to be Prather Hudson. Do it all special teamer/RB/DB did it all for Bulldogs as a walk-on pic.twitter.com/aMXXDOurwg
— Bret Beherns (@WCIA3Bret) January 27, 2021
Hudson finished his career with the Dawgs with 97 rushing yards, 29 receiving yards and 10 tackles. He was always a fan favorite and showed some real toughness working to get where he is today.
Here’s what Hudson had to say about his decision as well as his time at UGA on his Instagram post from Tuesday night:
“If there is one thing I have learned during my time at UGA is to be BOLD. Walk-on to one of the top schools in the country. Bet on yourself. Earn a spot to play. Shoot your shot (@lauramrutledge ). No goal is too big. No dream is unattainable. It is hard to summarize my emotions about my time at UGA, but I can say that Georgia has my loyalty forever. I tried to give Georgia everything I had. Every kickoff, every practice rep, and every drill in the Georgia summer heat. It is by far the hardest of goodbyes. It was the greatest honor to represent Georgia in the red and black every Saturday these past five years. Coach Smart, has been a father figure to me and I will never forget his impact on not just me but my teammates. It is time to be bold again. I am continuing college football for one more year at the University of Illinois. Once a dawg always a dawg. 24 OUT!”
Nothing but the best to a Damn Good Dawg.
