Cal reached into the state of Texas on National Signing Day to land a cornerback target. Galena Park (Texas) North Shore cornerback Khamani Hudson has been committed to Lamar University since October, but a late offer from California swayed him. The three-star cornerback chose the Golden Bears over a late push from the University of Houston.
A two-sport star at the Texas powerhouse, Hudson also competes in track and field where he reached the 6-foot-4 mark as a high jumper. At 6-foot-1, 170 pounds, Hudson is ranked as the No. 120 cornerback in the nation and No. 198 overall prospect in Texas, according to 247Sports.
For Hudson, the decision to commit to Cal was a no-brainer. Not only will he be able to play football on a bigger stage, he will also finish with a degree from one of the top universities in the country.
“I like that Cal gives me an opportunity not just in football, but in life,” Hudson said. “Being able to learn, develop and just say I graduated from Cal just holds weight by itself.”
Though Houston made a strong case for Hudson to stay home, Cal’s earlier arrival to the recruitment paid off. The coaching staff forged a good relationship with Hudson in a short amount of time led by defensive back coaches Tre Watson, Terrence Brown and Director of Player Personnel Marshall Cherrington.
“I’ve been talking to a few coaches,” he said. “Coach Tre (Watson), coach TB (Terrence Brown) and coach Marshall (Cherrington). I like that all of them are not just coaches, but they’ve sold me that they’re genuine people who actually want to help develop me to reach my max potential, not just as an athlete but as a man. It’s a blessing to have an opportunity to be coached by them.”
Hudson will enroll at Cal in the summer after he competes in his final season of track and field. In the meantime, Hudson wants to work on sharpening his technique in preparation for the college game.
“I want to work on getting better hands and feet off the line,” Hudson said. “I’ll be perfecting my technique, but I also want to work on getting in and out of my breaks more fluidly.”
