Hudson, Rodney Florida State 6022 291 5.27
Four-year starter at left guard. Awarded the Jacobs’ Blocking
Trophy in 2009 and 2010 as the best offensive lineman in the
conference. Projects to center for some teams because of size.
Hudson is the classic “don’t look at the size of the dog in the
fight, but the size of the fight in the dog.” Plays with the speed
and agility to pull and be effective on the second level where he
seals the linebackers by taking good angles. Possesses rare foot
quickness to execute a variety of blocks in run blocking and pass
protection. Plays with functional strength and leverage to handle
larger defensive linemen. Can turn the defender in the hole.
Puts a hat on a hat and maintains contact. Athletic enough to
zone block, double team, combo, trap, and log as well as lead
through the hole and around the edge. If production is based on
consistency for an offensive lineman, Hudson has only been
penalized three times in three years and averages one missed
assignment for every 112 plays. String of 28 straight starts was
ended by missing the final two games of 2009 with a knee strain.
Everything about his game is sudden – weight transfer and change
of direction, space adjustment, body control and balance recovery,
set quickness, base and reach blocks, and punch and use of hands.
Active downfield. Gets push in the run game. Drives his feet on
contact.
For complete report see Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft.
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