LSU secures linebacker Ja'Marquis Hudson from Kansas commitment
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 11:36 PM
Last updated Nov 8, 2026

Ja'Marquis Hudson, a 2027 linebacker from Port Arthur, Texas, has flipped his commitment from Kansas to LSU. Hudson made this decision after two visits to Baton Rouge, expressing excitement about returning to his home state and joining a program he has admired since childhood. At 6-foot-3 and 200 pounds, he also plays nickel and is ranked No. 580 overall in his recruiting class. His recruitment intensified following LSU's strong performance during his senior season, and he has family ties to the Tigers, enhancing the fit for him. Hudson's commitment represents a boost for LSU's recruiting efforts.
- •Hudson flips from Kansas to LSU on November 8, 2026
- •Attended two visits to Baton Rouge during recruitment
- •Ranked No. 580 overall prospect in the 2027 class
- •Hudson has strong family connections to LSU
- •He also plays as a nickel in addition to linebacker
- 11:36 PMYahoo Sports — LSU flips linebacker Ja'Marquis Hudson away from Kansas
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