The Nebraska Cornhuskers are getting ready for their biggest recruitment drive this weekend. The Cornhuskers are all set to host the No.23 USC this Saturday at the Lincoln Memorial Stadium, in an important B1G clash. The Huskers are not only expecting a big win, but also some of the big talents for the game. As Matt Rhule and Co. are excited for the weekend, the announcement from Nebraska’s biggest target could add to their excitement.

Ahmad Hudson, the No.1 rated TE of the 2027 class, announced that he will be at the Lincoln Memorial this weekend. Hudson on X wrote, “I’ve been waiting for this weekend for a long time, Nebraska fans, I’m in Lincoln this weekend!!!!! #GBR” with a picture of the Lincoln Memorial Stadium. Hudson will be there for the Nebraska vs USC game on Saturday, which is his first game-day appearance at Memorial Stadium.

Hudson is a top target for Matt Rhule’s Nebraska for the 2027 class. Nebraska has already approached him with an offer, in January 2025, and Hudson had two unofficial visits to Nebraska after the offer. He maintains a good rapport with Matt Rhule and the coaching staff. He also has a good relationship with the Huskers’ 4-star commit Trae Taylor. Both played in Lincoln for the Battle at the Boneyard tournament, taking Miami RAW to the tournament championship.

He has offers from some of the big school programs, as well, but Nebraska, LSU, Texas A&M, and Texas are the primary frontrunners in acquiring the 6-foot-6.5 prospect. On Saturday, he had an unofficial visit to the Tigers Stadium to witness two of his high-priority programs- LSU and Texas A&M battle, where the Aggies defeated LSU by 49-25. Although LSU is considered the biggest threat in this recruitment race, the recent firing of Brian Kelly could be a big setback in his decision-making. This visit is a clear sign for Matt Rhule to use this opportunity to land a commitment from the two-sport standout. 

Why Matt Rhule’s Nebraska Target Ahmad Hudson?

Ahmad Hudson is a 6-foot-6.5, 230-pound Tight End prospect from Ruston High School, LA. He is a two-sport standout who plays both football and basketball. He is a 4-star prospect for Basketball and a 5-star prospect for football. Hudson is known for his super-sized body frame and athleticism, which can be a nightmare for their opposition’s defense. In 2023, as a 9th grader, he helped Ruston to the Louisiana Division 1 Non-Select state championship.

In 2024, he had a breakout season for Ruston, catching 41 passes for 718 yards and 6 TD. This not only helped his school reach the Louisiana Division 1 Non-Select title game, but also earned him the All-Ruston Daily Leader Newcomer of the year award. This dominant performance made him the highest-rated Tight End of the 2027 class.

Recently, the TE Ahmad Hudson was officially honored as a 2026 Navy All-American by America’s Navy and NBC Sports representatives during a live jersey presentation as part of the Road to the Dome tour. He will be playing for the annual East vs West matchup in San Antonio, Texas, on January 10, 2026, for their twenty-sixth anniversary of the event. He currently holds 26 offers and has yet to make his decision. It is expected that the TE will make his decision in July 2026.