High school football: Ahmad Hudson, arguably the top multi-sport athlete in the country, commits to LSU

Ahmad Hudson of Ruston (La.) announced his commitment to newly-hired head coach Lane Kiffin and LSU via social media Sunday.

Hudson is the top dual-sport athlete in the Class of 2027. He is regarded as the No. 1 tight end and top 20 prospect overall on the gridiron while also being viewed as a top 25 basketball recruit.

Listed at 6-foot-7, Hudson earned first team MaxPreps Junior All-America honors after leading Ruston to the Division I Non-Select championship game. In a losing effort, he earned MVP honors after catching six passes for 169 yards and a touchdown. On the hardwood, Hudson earned MaxPreps Louisiana Player of the Year honors and was named a third team MaxPreps Junior All-America selection after putting up 19.7 points, 13.4 rebounds, 2.7 blocks and 2.0 assists per outing.

Hudson delivered a heroic performance in a state championship game setback, piling up 32 points, 24 rebounds, seven blocked shots and four steals in a 63-60 loss to Zachary.

The two-sport standout is among the front-runners for MaxPreps National Athlete of the Year honors in 2025-26.

Hudson joins defensive end Jaiden Bryant or Irmo (Columbia, S.C.), quarterback Peyton Houston of Evangel Christian Academy (Shreveport, La.) and wide receivers Braylon Calais of Cecilia (La.) and Ahmari Stevens of Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood, Fla.) in the Class of 2027 for the Tigers.