George Hudson (Canadian football)

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George Hudson
Date of birth (1976-11-10) November 10, 1976 (age 48)
Place of birth St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Career information
CFL status National
Position(s) C
Height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight310 lb (140 kg)
US college New Mexico State
High school Beamsville
CFL draft 2000 / round: 3 / pick: 17
Drafted by Edmonton Eskimos
Career history
As player
2000 Dallas Cowboys*
2000 Edmonton Eskimos
2001 Carolina Panthers*
2001 Edmonton Eskimos
20022005 Ottawa Renegades
20062010 Hamilton Tiger-Cats
2011 Saskatchewan Roughriders
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career stats

George Hudson (born November 10, 1976) is a Canadian former professional football centre who played in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was selected by the Edmonton Eskimos in the third round of the 2000 CFL draft. He played college football for the New Mexico State Aggies.

Hudson was a member of the Dallas Cowboys, Edmonton Eskimos, Carolina Panthers, Ottawa Renegades, Hamilton Tiger-Cats, and Saskatchewan Roughriders.


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