On3 5-Star Countdown: No. 20, Texas Tech WR signee Micah Hudson

On3 has released its final recruiting ranking for the 2024 class after the completion of the high school football season and all-star competitions. Temple (Texas) Lake Belton wide receiver and Texas Tech signee Micah Hudson is a five-star and the No. 20 overall prospect in the 2024 On300.

The latest edition of On3’s 2024 rankings features 32 five-star players, up from 21 in the penultimate update in November. Of those 32 prospects, 29 are signed to college programs, with three still yet to make their decisions official.

This final update comes after the end of the high school playoffs and postseason All-American games, where top prospects across the country faced off in a week of practices and ended with nationally televised games.

The 5-foot-11.5, 195-pound Hudson committed to the Red Raiders on September 11. He chose Texas Tech 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.”

Micah Hudson Scouting Summary

On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings Charles Power writes this about Hudson 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.”