On3 5-Star Countdown: No. 9 WR Micah Hudson

On3 has updated its recruiting ranking for the 2024 class following the completion of the high school regular season for prospects. Temple (Texas) Lake Belton five-star wide receiver and Texas Tech commit Micah Hudson is the No. 9 overall prospect in the 2024 On300, up one spot from the previous rankings.

The latest edition of On3’s 2024 rankings features 20 five-star players, up one from the previous update in September. Of those 20 prospects, 19 are already committed to college programs. While some recruits may have played their last down as a high schooler, evaluations — both in-person and on tape — are far from over.

This latest ranking sets the table for the important final ranking in January 2024. That last update comes after postseason all-star games, where top prospects across the country face off during a week of practices and end with games in Orlando and San Antonio. Following those evaluations, the 2024 On300 will finish with 32 five-star prospects.

The 5-foot-11.5, 195-pound Hudson committed to 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 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.”