Kobe Hudson WR UCF | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Kobe Hudson WR UCF
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Outside X-Receiver | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 09/26/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.60 seconds (18%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Outside X-Receiver | |
| Last Updated: 09/26/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.60 seconds (18%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 82.2 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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75% |
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| QB Rating When targeted: | 104.5 | |
| Hands: |
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62% |
| Short Receiving: |
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70% |
| Intermediate Routes: |
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79% |
| Deep Threat: |
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77% |
| Blocking: |
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58% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
5th
Overall Rank:
#159
Position rank:
#18
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| College Games: 54 College Snaps: 2155 | ||
ESPN RATING: 84/100
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 93/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.9 (97%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Jalen Tolbert - South Alabama |
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85% |
| Jason Brownlee - Southern Miss |
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84% |
| Jalen McMillan - Washington |
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84% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Kobe Hudson, a 6'1", 200-pound wide receiver from LaGrange, Georgia, wrapped up his collegiate career at UCF after transferring from Auburn. At Troup County High School, Hudson was a dual-threat quarterback, earning Georgia Class 4A state player of the year honors as a junior. He transitioned to wide receiver at Auburn, where he led the team in receptions during the 2021 season.Hudson's transfer to UCF in 2022 marked a turning point in his development. In his first season with the Knights, he quickly established himself as a key target, recording 39 catches for 641 yards and a team-leading seven touchdowns. His senior campaign in 2023 saw further improvement, as Hudson racked up 44 receptions for 900 yards and eight touchdowns, earning Honorable Mention All-Big 12 recognition.
Throughout his time at UCF, Hudson demonstrated big-play ability, including a stretch of three consecutive 100+ yard receiving games early in the 2023 season. His performance against Boise State (5 receptions, 134 yards) and career-best outing versus Villanova (6 receptions, 147 yards) highlighted his potential as a downfield threat. Hudson's productivity and consistency made him a focal point of the UCF passing attack in his final collegiate season.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Nuanced route runner with a diverse release package, creating consistent separation in short to intermediate areas
- Exhibits savvy in reading coverages, exploiting soft spots in zone and manipulating defenders with tempo changes
- Alignment versatility allows for deployment at X, Z, or slot positions, creating favorable matchups
- Displays plus ball-tracking skills on deep throws, adjusting trajectory efficiently mid-flight
- Demonstrates short-area quickness and elusiveness as a runner after the catch
- Reliable hands catcher who plucks the ball away from his frame
- Battle-tested against top-tier competition in both SEC and Big 12 conferences
- Exhibits competitive toughness when working over the middle in traffic
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Lacks elite long speed to consistently stack defenders on vertical routes
- Average catch radius may limit effectiveness in contested-catch situations at the next level
- Needs refinement in blocking technique to become a more complete receiver
- Could improve play strength to better defeat press coverage from NFL corners
- May struggle to uncover against elite man coverage without schematic assistance
Scouting Report: Summary
At the next level, Hudson profiles as a crafty slot receiver with the potential to contribute immediately in a timing-based passing attack. His refined route-running and ability to uncover in the short to intermediate areas of the field project well to the pro game. Hudson's experience in multiple offensive systems and against quality competition should ease his transition.NFL play-callers will value Hudson's versatility and ability to align across the formation. His knack for finding soft spots in zone coverage and manipulating defenders with route tempo makes him an intriguing option on crucial downs. However, Hudson's lack of elite deep speed may cap his ceiling and require creative scheming to maximize his effectiveness against more athletic NFL defensive backs.
To reach his full potential, Hudson will need to land with a team that can leverage his strengths as a route technician while minimizing situations that expose his physical limitations. In the right system, he has the tools to develop into a reliable chain-mover and valuable complementary piece in an NFL passing attack.
How other scouting services rate Kobe Hudson (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
100.3
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
14.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.