Three-star edge rusher RJ Hudson from Varina High School in Richmond, Virginia, committed to the Texas Longhorns on Monday, becoming the program’s first linebacker pledge in the 2027 class.
Hudson, listed at 6-foot-2 and between 205 and 215 pounds, made the decision after an official visit to Austin over the weekend. The Longhorns hosted Ole Miss during that trip, and the atmosphere left an impression on the prospect.
The commitment adds a productive high school defender to a Texas class that has drawn national attention. Recruiting services project Hudson as a versatile piece who can contribute on the edge or at linebacker…