• Had 80 total tackles including 34 tackles for loss and seven sacks as a senior.

• Hudson had 7.5 sacks in his junior season. Had 10 tackles, three tackles for loss and one sack in the Division III state championship game, a 33-20 loss to Akron Archbishop Hoban.

• Named a first-team MaxPreps/JJHuddle All-Ohio Big School selection as a senior.

• Named first-team Associated Press All-Ohio Division III as a senior and was a special mention selection as a junior.

• Named to the Associated Press Northwest Ohio All-District first team his last two seasons.

• Chosen All-Three Rivers Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Year as a senior and was a first-team all-conference pick as senior and junior.

• Attended the Rivals Camp Series Cleveland in 2015.

• Participated on the Offense-Defense Bowl in Atlanta on Jan. 1, 2017 and recorded three tackles and one tackle for loss.

• Hudson originally committed to Kentucky on July 28, 2015 but decommitted from the Wildcats in May of 2016.

• After decommitting, Hudson released a top 10 consisting of Alabama, Kentucky, Louisville, Miami, Michigan, Michigan State, Nebraska, Penn State, Pittsburgh and Tennessee in July.

• Committed to Michigan Aug. 7, 2016.

• Head coach Jim Harbaugh, defensive line coach Greg Mattison, secondary coach Mike Zordich, and linebackers coach Chris Partridge were all heavily involved in Hudson’s recruitment.

• Born May 13, 1999.

• Hudson also shined on offense as a tackle for Central Catholic.

• Played a lot of basketball growing up which explains his quick feet and overall coordination.

Because of his size and overall athleticism and Michigan’s lack of depth along the defensive line, Hudson might have the best chance of any freshman d-lineman to earn playing time. He has the build and the look of a future NFL player, and if his abilities develop quickly enough he could get onto the field as a rookie.

Toledo (Ohio) Central Catholic Head Coach Greg Dempsey: "Just how huge he is stands out. He still has a lot of room to grow. He’s very lean for his size. He’s very explosive.

“If he adds more size and muscle, which he will at Michigan, he’s going to be tough for people to deal with inside. That wingspan, that height, the explosiveness and athleticism at his size, he’s a rare combination. The sky is the limit for him.

“He’s going to a great place that can help him develop over the next four years, and I think he’ll help Michigan win over the next four years. It’s a great situation for both parties."

Rivals.com Midwest Recruiting Analyst Josh Helmholdt: "His blend of size and explosiveness is what makes him a little bit more rare on defense. His high school coach doesn’t get many guys like James Hudson, even at a place like Toledo Central Catholic.

“When Hudson sees what he’s able to do at offensive tackle he’s going to probably blown away. We see a lot of those guys and I think he’s just more special on defense. He has a great football frame. He’s a huge kid, but he he’s very athletic at that size. That’s why, even now, we list him as a strongside defensive end because he can play that 5-technique.

“I do think, and we’ll watch him this season, long term he’s most likely a 3-tech defensive tackle. He has that versatility because of his athleticism combined with his size.”