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Jordan Hudson leaves NFL for NCAA after judge's ruling

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 1:41 AM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Jordan Hudson leaves NFL for NCAA after judge's ruling

Summary

Jordan Hudson, a wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys, is expected to leave the NFL and return to college football following a judge's ruling granting a fifth year of eligibility to around 40 players. The former SMU standout was signed as an undrafted free agent in April but has struggled to secure a roster spot in Dallas. Hudson participated in both of the Cowboys' preseason games, recording three catches for 23 yards. His expected departure reflects a growing trend wherein players are returning to college after brief NFL stints, with Austin Wright being another recent example. Hudson had a productive college career, catching 61 passes for 766 yards last season.

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By the Numbers

•Jordan Hudson granted a fifth year of eligibility to return to college.
•He signed with the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent from SMU.
•Hudson caught three passes for 23 yards in preseason games.
•Recent ruling affects around 40 players seeking college eligibility.
•Austin Wright is another player to recently leave the NFL for college.

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1:41 AMYahoo Sports — Cowboys ‘Exciting’ WR Set to Bolt for NCAA After Judge’s Ruling

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The Dallas Cowboys signed Jordan Hudson as a UDFA out of SMU this spring. But a new ruling allows him to bolt the NFL. The post Cowboys ‘Exciting’ WR Set to Bolt for NCAA After Judge’s Ruling appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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