Former Five-Star WR Makes Unique Transfer Portal Decision
On Sunday, one of the biggest names in the portal came off of the board. After pledging to Texas Tech as the school's first five-star recruit in program history in 2024, wide receiver Micah Hudson not only had an underwhelming season, but also left the program via the transfer portal.
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He initially signed to play for Mike Elko and the Texas A&M Aggies in December, but ended up returning to the transfer portal.
Despite a slew of programs coming after him for his second portal stint, it was confirmed on Sunday by On3 that Hudson would be returning back to Texas Tech.
Texas Tech Red Raiders wide receiver Micah Hudson© Annie Rice/Avalanche-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK
Hudson also took to social media to send a message to Texas Tech and its fans, expressing his excitement for his return.
"Red Raider Nation, Lubbock has always been home, and I'm forever grateful to the Coaching staff, teammates and fans who make that possible," Hudson wrote. "I'm back to finish what I started. This experience taught me a lot about myself and what it truly means to be a part of the Texas Tech family. God Bless! Wreck 'Em, Micah Hudson."
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In his freshman season, Hudson had just eight catches for 123 yards. He joins a Texas Tech transfer portal class that ranks as the No. 2 class in all of college football, as the Red Raiders will look to make a run at the Big 12 title and College Football Playoff.
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