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Ah shit. Well, I'm not editing. More fun being rightfully called out for a brain fart.
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The Bengals, clearly starving for help on the OL, had the pick immediately after this one. I'm sure they'd never admit it, but I wonder if they were planning on grabbing this guy, especially considering he played right in their own backyard.
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So he matches the Browns 100%. Some had him as high as a 3rd round pick. But he is young which is a Browns theme, and athletic which is a Browns theme.
He converted from D-Line so dont expect him to play right away, but then again we already have 2 excellent tackles anyways. He might be able to play guard, versitile, hard worker and athletic with some ability to add weight at 313lbs (I know crazy right).
Once again Berry is drafting and trusting his coaches to develop him.
He converted from D-Line so dont expect him to play right away, but then again we already have 2 excellent tackles anyways. He might be able to play guard, versitile, hard worker and athletic with some ability to add weight at 313lbs (I know crazy right).
Once again Berry is drafting and trusting his coaches to develop him.
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Brugler's Scouting Report. #10 OT and #83 Prospect
10. JAMES HUDSON | Cincinnati 6046 | 313 lbs. | rJR. Toledo, Ohio (Central Catholic) 5/13/1999 (age 21.96) #55
BACKGROUND: James Hudson III grew up in Toledo and attended Central Catholic High School where he was a two-way varsity player at defensive end and left tackle. After helping Central Catholic to the 2014 state title as a sophomore, he posted 82 tackles, 25.0 tackles for loss and 8.5 sacks as a junior defensive end, earning First Team All-Conference honors. As a senior, Hudson finished with 80 tackles, 34.0 tackles for loss and 8.0 sacks in 2016, earning Conference Defensive Player of the Year and First Team All-State honors. He was close with high school teammate RB Michael Warren, who signed with Cincinnati (2017-19) and spent the 2020 season on several NFL practice squads.
A four-star defensive tackle recruit out of high school, Hudson was the No. 13 defensive tackle in the class and the No. 9 recruit in Ohio. He grew up an Ohio State fan, but the Buckeyes never offered. He initially committed to Kentucky after his sophomore season, but his recruitment took off as a junior when he added offers from Alabama, Miami and several others. Hudson initially favored Michigan State but enjoyed his time at Michigan and signed with the Wolverines as a defensive lineman. After redshirting in 2017, he moved to the offensive line and played in three games in 2018 before electing to transfer mid-season. Hudson joined Cincinnati in December 2018 and petitioned for an immediate eligibility waiver, citing depression, but it was denied by the NCAA, creating a public feud when head coach Luke Fickell claimed Michigan and Jim Harbaugh were blocking the transfer. Hudson was eligible for the 2019 bowl game and started at left tackle for the Bearcats. He graduated with his degree (December 2020). Hudson elected to forego his remaining eligibility and enter the 2021 NFL Draft. He accepted his invitation to the 2021 Senior Bowl.
YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES
2017: Redshirted Michigan; DL
2018: (3/0) Michigan; Moved to OL full-time and saw action at RT; Transferred midseason and enrolled at Cincinnati (December 2018)
2019: (1/1) LT Cincinnati; Sat out most of the season after his NCAA hardship waiver was denied; Started in the bowl game 2020: (10/10) LT Cincinnati; First Team All-AAC
Total: (14/11) LT
HT WT ARM HAND WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP
6046 313 32 7/8 10 5/8 80 7/8 5.29 3.03 1.84 28 1/2 8’2” 4.81 8.05 22
STRENGTHS: Quick out of his stance with balance at the point-of-attack…mirrors well and stays under control in space…aggressive, tight puncher with massive hands and grip strength to lock out and snatch…unlocks his hips for added power in his strike…bursts into his run fits and mashes down to create movement…executes with timing on combos and climbing blocks…comfortable second-level blocker, latching and driving linebackers where he wants…improved processor to keep his eyes in the right place…plays a physical brand of football and isn’t shy showing his mean streak when finishing…showed steady development last season and has yet to play his best football.
WEAKNESSES: Adequate frame, but lacks ideal length…inconsistent knee bend mid-kickslide, allowing his pads to rise and base to narrow…doesn’t have elite range and rushers can out-race him around the corner…bad habit of over-setting, leaving his inside edge vulnerable, especially if he doesn’t connect with his punch…low hands and not the most technically sound player…his angles at the line of scrimmage and second level are inconsistent…below average experience with only 14 games played and 11 starts at the college level…his undisciplined play leads to costly, avoidable flags (six penalties in 2020, including a targeting foul in his final game). [100]
SUMMARY: A one-year starter at Cincinnati, Hudson lined up at left tackle in offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock’s scheme. After starting his college career as a defensive lineman at Michigan, he made the switch to tackle and transferred to Cincinnati where he didn’t allow a sack in his one season (11 starts) for the Bearcats. Hudson fires out of his stance and achieves a balanced position in pass pro to mirror with quick, controlled steps. With only 719 career snaps at tackle, he has some bad habits, forgetting his feet or allowing his pads to rise, but he flashes power in his upper half to create torque on command. Overall, Hudson requires continued technical refinement to match up in the NFL, but his light feet, strong hands and natural balance are an intriguing starter pack at left tackle. He would fit best in a zone scheme where he can develop into an above-average starter.
GRADE: 3rd Round (No. 83 overall)
10. JAMES HUDSON | Cincinnati 6046 | 313 lbs. | rJR. Toledo, Ohio (Central Catholic) 5/13/1999 (age 21.96) #55
BACKGROUND: James Hudson III grew up in Toledo and attended Central Catholic High School where he was a two-way varsity player at defensive end and left tackle. After helping Central Catholic to the 2014 state title as a sophomore, he posted 82 tackles, 25.0 tackles for loss and 8.5 sacks as a junior defensive end, earning First Team All-Conference honors. As a senior, Hudson finished with 80 tackles, 34.0 tackles for loss and 8.0 sacks in 2016, earning Conference Defensive Player of the Year and First Team All-State honors. He was close with high school teammate RB Michael Warren, who signed with Cincinnati (2017-19) and spent the 2020 season on several NFL practice squads.
A four-star defensive tackle recruit out of high school, Hudson was the No. 13 defensive tackle in the class and the No. 9 recruit in Ohio. He grew up an Ohio State fan, but the Buckeyes never offered. He initially committed to Kentucky after his sophomore season, but his recruitment took off as a junior when he added offers from Alabama, Miami and several others. Hudson initially favored Michigan State but enjoyed his time at Michigan and signed with the Wolverines as a defensive lineman. After redshirting in 2017, he moved to the offensive line and played in three games in 2018 before electing to transfer mid-season. Hudson joined Cincinnati in December 2018 and petitioned for an immediate eligibility waiver, citing depression, but it was denied by the NCAA, creating a public feud when head coach Luke Fickell claimed Michigan and Jim Harbaugh were blocking the transfer. Hudson was eligible for the 2019 bowl game and started at left tackle for the Bearcats. He graduated with his degree (December 2020). Hudson elected to forego his remaining eligibility and enter the 2021 NFL Draft. He accepted his invitation to the 2021 Senior Bowl.
YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES
2017: Redshirted Michigan; DL
2018: (3/0) Michigan; Moved to OL full-time and saw action at RT; Transferred midseason and enrolled at Cincinnati (December 2018)
2019: (1/1) LT Cincinnati; Sat out most of the season after his NCAA hardship waiver was denied; Started in the bowl game 2020: (10/10) LT Cincinnati; First Team All-AAC
Total: (14/11) LT
HT WT ARM HAND WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP
6046 313 32 7/8 10 5/8 80 7/8 5.29 3.03 1.84 28 1/2 8’2” 4.81 8.05 22
STRENGTHS: Quick out of his stance with balance at the point-of-attack…mirrors well and stays under control in space…aggressive, tight puncher with massive hands and grip strength to lock out and snatch…unlocks his hips for added power in his strike…bursts into his run fits and mashes down to create movement…executes with timing on combos and climbing blocks…comfortable second-level blocker, latching and driving linebackers where he wants…improved processor to keep his eyes in the right place…plays a physical brand of football and isn’t shy showing his mean streak when finishing…showed steady development last season and has yet to play his best football.
WEAKNESSES: Adequate frame, but lacks ideal length…inconsistent knee bend mid-kickslide, allowing his pads to rise and base to narrow…doesn’t have elite range and rushers can out-race him around the corner…bad habit of over-setting, leaving his inside edge vulnerable, especially if he doesn’t connect with his punch…low hands and not the most technically sound player…his angles at the line of scrimmage and second level are inconsistent…below average experience with only 14 games played and 11 starts at the college level…his undisciplined play leads to costly, avoidable flags (six penalties in 2020, including a targeting foul in his final game). [100]
SUMMARY: A one-year starter at Cincinnati, Hudson lined up at left tackle in offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock’s scheme. After starting his college career as a defensive lineman at Michigan, he made the switch to tackle and transferred to Cincinnati where he didn’t allow a sack in his one season (11 starts) for the Bearcats. Hudson fires out of his stance and achieves a balanced position in pass pro to mirror with quick, controlled steps. With only 719 career snaps at tackle, he has some bad habits, forgetting his feet or allowing his pads to rise, but he flashes power in his upper half to create torque on command. Overall, Hudson requires continued technical refinement to match up in the NFL, but his light feet, strong hands and natural balance are an intriguing starter pack at left tackle. He would fit best in a zone scheme where he can develop into an above-average starter.
GRADE: 3rd Round (No. 83 overall)
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Zone scheme 3rd round talent and possible above average starter?
Not bad in the 4th round. I know we have a great coaching staff, but i feel we have an extra special OL coaching staff that can really coach up athletic players that needed coaching. Really a home run pick on this one.
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As great as I feel about the state of the offensive line right now, I have not forgotten the uneasy feeling of Micheal Dunn and Blake Hance playing prominent roles in playoff games.
I am one of the few who felt a swing tackle was even more important than an add at wide receiver. Hudson was drafted after Schwartz, but his role on the team is just as important. Chris Hubbard will likely not be 100% at the start of the season. Kendall Lamm is now battling for the right tackle gig in Tennessee with Dillon Radunz. Hudson could find himself in a role as primary backup tackle and guard right away.
However as many have pointed out: give Callahan a pure athlete that needs to be coached up and good things eventually happen.
I am one of the few who felt a swing tackle was even more important than an add at wide receiver. Hudson was drafted after Schwartz, but his role on the team is just as important. Chris Hubbard will likely not be 100% at the start of the season. Kendall Lamm is now battling for the right tackle gig in Tennessee with Dillon Radunz. Hudson could find himself in a role as primary backup tackle and guard right away.
However as many have pointed out: give Callahan a pure athlete that needs to be coached up and good things eventually happen.
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Heh -- same here. You and I were both banging that drum for awhile and were happy the Browns went that way.
Keeping a pipeline of OL talent is important not only for injuries, but so that the OL doesn't become too imbalanced salary-wise. And unless you're willing to spend first-round picks who are anticipated to start immediately, you have to draft them before you actually need them so they have time to learn/develop.
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Agreed.
I'm not sure Hudson is my favorite guy to take away from this draft, but I am sure that I'm not going to second guess our front office and our coaching staff on who the best prospect to draft was.
Oh, and we did reach 10 tackles in the first two rounds
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Was the polar opposite of good today
