Five-Star Plus+ WR Micah Hudson signs with Texas Tech

Temple (Texas) Lake Belton Five-Star Plus+ wide receiver Micah Hudson has signed with Texas Tech.

The 5-foot-11.5, 195-pound Hudson is the No. 5 overall prospect and No. 2 wideout in the 2024 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

Hudson committed to Texas Tech on Sept. 11, choosing the Red Raiders over Texas and Texas A&M.

“It’s the culture, how they are as a people, and it’s not just for show,” Hudson told On3.

“They’re ready to work and they don’t put on any faces. It’s the same every time I go there, and even though I’m a good player and don’t care about a lot of that stuff, they’ve been the same way since they offered me,” Hudson continued. “This new staff just has fun. I can have fun and can be myself, I never feel uncomfortable there, I don’t feel four hours away … I feel like I’m at home.”

Hudson has an On3 NIL Valuation of $406K. The On3 NIL Valuation is the industry’s leading index that sets high school and college athletes’ projected annual value (PAV). The NIL valuation does not act as a tracker of the value of NIL deals an athlete has completed to date. It rather signifies an athlete’s value at a certain moment in time.

Micah Hudson Scouting Summary

On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings Charles Power writes this about him as a prospect:

“Playmaking receiver who wins in every phase. Arguably the best wide receiver after the catch in the 2024 cycle. Measured at around 5-11.5, 195 pounds prior to his senior season. Has good length, with a 32.5-inch arm. A high-volume target on the high school level who makes plays in a variety of ways. Finished his junior season with 1,198 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns on 65 catches. Also carried the ball 32 times for 243 yards and two scores. An above-the-rim athlete who is capable of skying to come down with spectacular acrobatic grabs. A shifty route-runner. Uses his lateral agility and coordination to shake defenders mid-route.

…A menace in the open field, taking short passes to the house. Uses his change of direction and balance to force missed tackles. Uses his stout build to become a running back after the catch. Capable of lining up anywhere within the formation, even in the backfield. Highly competitive on Friday nights. Also participates in basketball and track. While his long speed in the open field is good, he can continue improving the top gear and stride length.”