Clemson completed its linebacker take for the 2027 recruiting class on Friday with a commitment from RJ Hudson (6-2 205) of Richmond, VA. Hudson made an official visit to Clemson last weekend. He also made an official visit to Maryland.
Cincinnati, Syracuse, Virginia Tech, and Penn State were some others that were involved.
Clemson had other linebackers higher up on the board earlier in the recruiting season, but as those targets went elsewhere, the Tigers focused more of their attention on Hudson, who they offered on June 6th after seeing him perform in camp. He also made an unofficial visit to Clemson in April.
Hudson had been viewed as a defensive end, but Clemson worked him out at linebacker in camp this month, and that’s where the Tigers have penciled him in.
Last season, Hudson had 45 tackles with 13 sacks.
He is the third linebacker commitment for the class and the 23rd overall.
2027 Clemson Commitments
- Christian Chancellor CB 5-10 162 Daniel
- Bryant Robinson CB 6-3 195 Frisco, TX
- Santana Harvey DE 6-5 225 Lakeland, FL
- Desmond Malpress DE 6-3 205 Jacksonville
- JiQuan Rogers DE 6-3 220 Birmingham
- Jaden Wuerth DT 6-3 275 Dutch Fork
- Max Brown LB 6-1 215 Jefferson, GA
- Bryce Kish LB 6-4 225 Howell, MI
- RJ Hudson LB 6-2 205 Richmond
- Carter Jones OL 6-6 295 Poquoson, VA
- Elijah Morrison OL 6-4 305 Dacula, GA
- JJ Brown OL 6-5 305 Lilburn, GA
- Luke Starcevic OL 6-5 260 Kindred, ND
- Brandin Gallaway PK/P 6-4 195 Bradenton, FL
- Kharim Hughley QB 6-0 190 Gainesville, GA
- Gary Walker RB 6-1 200 Fairburn, GA
- Harrison Luke SAF 6-0 185 Bogart, GA
- Jarrell Chandler SAF 6-3 200 Knoxville
- Carter Blackwell TE 6-4 210 Leesburg, GA
- Nicholas Pollock TE 6-3 240 Bogart, GA
- Trey Wimbley WR 6-1 180 Daniel
- Jamarin Simmons WR 5-11 160 Tallahassee
- Julian Cromartie WR 6-4 200 The Woodlands, TX