Hudson Clark

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Hudson Clark
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Position Safety
Personal information
Born (2001-02-17) February 17, 2001 (age 24)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight201 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school Highland Park (University Park, Texas)
College Arkansas (2019–2024)
NFL draft 2025: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Hudson Clark (born February 17, 2001) is an American professional football safety. He played college football for the Arkansas Razorbacks and for the Las Vegas Raiders in the NFL.

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Early life and high school

Clark attended Highland Park High School in University Park, Texas. As a senior, he tallied 40 tackles with three being for a loss, and nine interceptions. Clark was a 3 time Texas State Champion, Team Captain, and named First Team All State. [1] Coming out of high school, Clark decided to walk-on to play for the Arkansas Razorbacks over SMU, OU, and Texas [2] [3]

College career

In week 8 of the 2020 season, Clark had five tackles and three interceptions in a win over Ole Miss, earning Southeastern Conference (SEC) freshman of the week honors. [4] For his performance, he was put on scholarship by the Razorbacks. [5] Clark finished his freshman season with 47 tackles with one going for a loss, three pass deflections, and three interceptions. [6] During the 2021 season, he recorded 22 tackles, with one being for a loss, and one pass deflection. [7] In week 8 of the 2022 season, Clark tallied 11 tackles, an interception, and a fumble recovery in a win over BYU en route to being named the SEC defensive player of the week. [8] In the 2022 season, he totaled 67 tackles, with four being for a loss, 11 pass deflections, an interception, two fumble recoveries, and two forced fumbles. [9] In the 2023 season opener versus Western Carolina, Clark recorded an interception in a blowout win. [10] He finished the 2023 season tallying 51 tackles with four and a half going for a loss, half a sack, four pass deflections, an interception, and a fumble recovery. Clark was named First Team All SEC, Team Captain, and First Team All American. [11]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6.2 ft 74 in
(3.77 m)
201 lb
(91 kg)
30+78 in
(0.78 m)
8+78 in
(0.23 m)
4.45 s1.56 s2.62 s4.22 s6.84 s38.5 in
(0.98 m)
11 ft 1 in
(3.38 m)
13 x 225lbs reps
All values from Pro Day [12] [13]

On May 9, 2025, Clark signed with the Las Vegas Raiders as an undrafted free agent after going unselected in the 2025 NFL draft. [14] He was waived on August 25. Clark met with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 9. [15]

References

  1. Davenport, Richard (February 5, 2019). "DB Hudson Clark continues family tradition, commits to Hogs". The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
  2. Murphy, Tom (November 5, 2022). "Clark a safe bet for Hogs on 'D'". The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
  3. Shi, Daniel (September 6, 2023). "Razorback Safety's Path from Walk-On to Team Favorite". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
  4. Farner, Keith (October 22, 2020). "Hudson Clark receives national honor following huge performance vs. Ole Miss". Saturday Down South. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
  5. Hutchinson, Andrew (October 19, 2020). "Clark earns scholarship after 3 INT game". Rivals.com. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
  6. "Hudson Clark 2020 Game Logs". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
  7. "Hudson Clark 2021 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
  8. Murphy, Tom (October 18, 2022). "Hogs' DB gets honor from SEC". The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
  9. "Hudson Clark 2022 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
  10. Holt, Bob (September 9, 2023). "Clark earns praise for attitude, ability". The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
  11. "Hudson Clark 2023 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
  12. "Hudson Clark College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 1, 2025.
  13. "Arkansas Pro Day Results & 40-Yard Dash Video". 247Sports.com. Retrieved April 1, 2025.
  14. "Raiders sign 15 undrafted free agents". Raiders.com. Retrieved May 10, 2025.
  15. "Raiders waive 14 players, release 4". raiders.com. Retrieved August 26, 2025.