Scouting Report
Approved · Oct 8, 2026Kal-el Hudson
Overall grade
- 0-49Undetermined
- 50-59D-III / Dev
- 60-69D-II / NAIA
- 70-74FCS
- 75-84Group of 5
- 85-89Power 4
- 90-94Blue Chip
- 95-100Elite / Top 100
Physical, interior defender with a high motor and heavy hands. At close to 6-foot-2 and a solid 250 pounds, he carries his weight well. An excellent wrestler, he dropped weight to compete in the 215-pound division as a junior and has since added about 35 pounds, though his weight has fluctuated because of wrestling. He has long arms and the frame to add more weight, and he could play at 275 to 280 pounds in college. His growth potential is significant once he can focus on football and no longer has to make weight. Through six games this season, he…
Top Attributes
- Strength - Positional versatility - Hands - Motor
Areas to Develop
- Pad level - Lateral mobility
Film Review Notes
Plays all over the defensive line but projects best as a three-tech at the next level. Has a wrestling background and you can see it in how he plays. Very strong, uses his hands well, and can easily disengage from opposing linemen. Shows some initial quickness, gets off the ball well, and has a nice closing burst. Has long arms and uses his length to keep linemen off him, and has a solid punch. Can improve his pad level and play with better leverage but has next level upside.
Graded Skills
0–10 Scale
- 7.4Size
- 7.5Frame/length
- 7.3Flexibility/bend
- 7.7Strength
- 7.6Get-off
- 7.5Point of attack
- 7.6Disengage
- 7.5Pass rush
- 7.3Closing speed
- 7.8Physicality/effort