Football
Alabama Double Down: Tide basketball offers standout tight end
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — One of the top football prospects in the nation is now garnering attention nationally as a star on the hardwood.
Ahmad Hudson is already a top-15 prospect in 247sports football rankings, and is now ranked No. 20 overall by the recruiting service.
#AGTG blessed to receive an offer from @AlabamaMBB !! pic.twitter.com/lsCtbm6pPO
— Ahmad Hudson (@AhmadHudson9) July 11, 2025
This all comes after an impressive stretch of grassroots ball in Augusta, South Carolina where scored 12 points, 10 rebounds, and two blocks in 23 minutes Friday afternoon, which earned him multiple SEC offers.
Hudson attends Ruston High School in North Louisiana and boasts a 5-star rating on the hardwood, and is on the cusp of receiving one for basketball.
The Tide’s coaching staff offered the 6-foot-6.5, 230 pound tight end during the fall as he recorded 41 receptions for 718 yards and six touchdowns during his sophomore campaign.
Ahmad Hudson went CRAZY at this weekend’s LHSBCA JSE Team Camp 🤯
The Ruston junior is ranked in the top 20 nationally in basketball AND football (#1 TE in 2027), and plans to play both at the next level 🔥
Where would you like to see the dual-sport star end up?? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/Ik1mvRs2hv
— FastBreak Entertainment (@FastBreak__ENT) July 1, 2025
His prowess on the gridiron transitioned well as Hudson averaged 19 points, 13 rebounds and two blocks per game for the Ruston Bearcats.
The class of 2027 prospect is the No. 20 overall prospect in 247sports basketball class, No. 4 among power forwards and No. 1 player in Louisiana. Grambling State, Louisiana Tech, LSU, Auburn and Alabama have extended offers.
As for his football potential, Hudson ranks No. 12 nationally, No. 1 at tight end and No. 2 among players from The Boot. He holds offers from Alabama, Florida State, LSU, Texas A&M, Auburn, Miami, Florida, Ohio State, Ole Miss, Oregon, USC and many others.
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