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2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Kobe Hudson
Kobe Hudson (WR – Central Florida)
6-foot-1 | 200 Pounds
Background
Kobe Hudson switched from receiver to quarterback as a junior in high school. Was a four-star receiver recruit who originally attended Auburn, where he played sparingly in 2020 (seven catches) before playing in the slot in 2020 and catching 44-580-4 (13.2). He then transferred to UCF. With the Knights, Hudson had a 39-641-7 (16.4) line as an inside-outside option in 2022. Became much more of an outside receiver in 2023, catching 44-900-8 (20.5) and 47-770-4 (16.4) this past year.
Positives
Hudson is a relatively thickly built four-year producer between two programs, with extensive experience both outside and inside, at about a 60-40 career split. Runs routes to all three levels of the field, but is primarily a deep threat, running sluggos, posts, back-shoulders, fades and other routes, which can produce splash plays down the field.
Hudson has nice, simple releases at the line of scrimmage against press; looks decisive and efficient with his footwork. Does a nice job of attacking an opponent’s leverage. Shows good contact balance to stay on track when dealing with physical opponents. Snaps off most routes crisply at the stem. Knows how to vary his tempos to keep opponents off-balance. Has some build-up speed and technique/route-running allows him to stack some corners early in the play.
Shows some relatively subtle selling on double moves. Tracks the ball well over his shoulder down the sidelines and on fade routes. Shows pretty good body control to adjust to those. Concentration and toughness are good to come down with some tough catches in traffic. His functional strength is good and flashes some physicality as a stalker.
Negatives
Hudson has never been the most high-volume or high-percentage option. Despite his gaudy yards-per-catch totals, he is not the most explosive player. Usually runs pretty crisp routes, but doesn’t have a ton of hip sink. Could be more consistent about leaning into defenders before breaking. Some balance issues occasionally crop up on his breaks. There’s not a ton of attention to detail at the end of some of his routes (curls, etc.)
Could be more consistent about working back to the football, rather than waiting for it to reach him. Has had issues with drops, averaging six per year over the past four years. Doesn’t seem to have the most natural feel, with some double catches and iffy technique at times. Not the most dynamic receiver after the catch in terms of making opponents miss.
Summary
A thickly-built receiver with inside/outside versatility, Is an effective route-runner, getting off the line well against press coverage, winning the desired leverage and stacking cornerbacks pretty consistently despite lacking elite speed.
At this point, his major problem is dropped passes, with some plays where he doesn’t seem like the most natural receiver. Still looks like he warrants a mid-to-late-round shot. Adside from that, he looks like a relatively polished prospect.
Projection: Round 5/Round 6
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