Welcome to Cleveland, James Hudson

[Out of the Rafters at the Q]

With the 110th selection in the 2021 NFL Draft, Andrew Berry and the Cleveland Browns select JAMES HUDSON, OT CINCINNATI

Here's our swing tackle. Highest rated tackle on my board.

 

[Out of the Rafters at the Q]

If you want to understand how good James Hudson is, watch this film of Cinci vs Georgia. Watch the whole thing.


Notice how Azeez Ojulari starts to wreck the game?

Well, James Hudson had to leave the game...

 

[KIisKing]

Drafted him in the mock draft for the Eagles. Only one year of starting experience as he bounced from scUM to Cincy, but he was impressive in that year. A developmental guy and mean athlete who excels in the run game. Good fit for a zone scheme.

 

[Amherstcavsfan]

Could play guard at his arm length.

 

[AZ_]

 

[Douglar]

Seems like his attitude matches what the Browns look for. Seems like a versatile kid that can fit in at multiple spots.

 

[PIP]

Rookie of the year ? I’d put some money down...

 

[MadThinker88]

Having Hudson work with Bill Callaghan will be a good thing....

 

[Amherstcavsfan]

Rookie of the year ? I’d put some money down...

ONLY IF HE CAN BEAT T.R.A.S.K.

 

[daddywags]

Raw piece of clay for Callahan. He was a defensive end in high school and, due to redshirt and transfer rules, only played one full season in college. Very good year though.

 

[Ozone]

Was Higher on Jaylon Moore tbh but Hudson should have been gone before they took him he is farther along for sure.
Good value imo.
Ellerson and Jordon Smith as well as Sample are gone though so I am not sure what they are doing Edge wise at this point
after the trade out

 

[Henry Tuttle]

If you want to understand how good James Hudson is, watch this film of Cinci vs Georgia. Watch the whole thing.


Notice how Azeez Ojulari starts to wreck the game?

Well, James Hudson had to leave the game...

You forgot to mention it appears he was ejected from the game for an absolutely egregious late hit at 05:30 in the video

 

[MNCavsfan]

He's a project, especially his pass blocking technique where he seems to instinctually lunge and lose balance. He was the better athlete in college and got away with it, but for the pros he'll need to clean that up. However, if Callahan can rebuild his pass blocking he's got physical tools to be a great NFL lineman. Definitely a project, but a much better one than I would have expected to be on the board in the 4th round.

 

[Douglar]

Zac Jackson: James Hudson is from Toledo and graduated from... - The Athletic

James Hudson is from Toledo and graduated from Cincinnati, but he has another Ohio connection. "When I first got switched from defense to offensive line...

theathletic.com

 

[The Human Q-Tip]

He's a project, especially his pass blocking technique where he seems to instinctually lunge and lose balance. He was the better athlete in college and got away with it, but for the pros he'll need to clean that up. However, if Callahan can rebuild his pass blocking he's got physical tools to be a great NFL lineman. Definitely a project, but a much better one than I would have expected to be on the board in the 4th round.

That's exactly why I wanted to see the Cavs draft a developmental tackle. Callahan and his staff did just an outstanding job coaching up our linemen, so getting a guy with physical talent who needs coaching up is the perfect way to leverage what Callahan provides. Much rather see us grab promising raw material than go after older vets who inevitably will have a lower ceing.