Terrell Hudgins
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Terrell Hudgins is an American football
wide receiver
and is currently a free agent. Hudgins played college football
at Elon University and was temporarily a member of the Dallas Cowboys
off-season/practice squad before being signed by the Chicago Rush
of the Arena Football League
.
during his high school career at Rocky Mount High School
and received the North Carolina High School Athletic Association
Male Athlete of the Year Award during his senior year.
Hudgins, a five-sport (football, basketball, baseball) athlete, finished his high school career as the school's career leader in yards passing (5,524), completions (292), attempts (587) and touchdown passes (61).
as "Shakespeare — because all he does is make plays." While in college, Hudgins broke several of Jerry Rice
's career records, including receiving yards (5,250) and receptions (395).
Stated Elon football coach Pete Lembo
, “It was a pleasure to coach and mentor Terrell for four years. I hold him in the highest regard. He was a great wide receiver, but more importantly he is one of the most genuine and sincere people I have ever been around. He made, and continues to make, a tremendous, positive impact on the university community. Terrell is passionate about football and about Elon – and that was clear every time he stepped on the field. By the time he was a senior, he developed a strong work ethic in practice and became a vocal leader on our 2009 team. His contributions, both in terms of productivity on the field and leadership behind the scenes, were key ingredients to the revitalization of our football program and first-ever trip to the FCS playoffs last year.”
SoCon Records:
Elon Records:
He was waived by the Cowboys on August 30, 2010.
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
wide receiver
Wide receiver
A wide receiver is an offensive position in American and Canadian football, and is the key player in most of the passing plays. Only players in the backfield or the ends on the line are eligible to catch a forward pass. The two players who begin play at the ends of the offensive line are eligible...
and is currently a free agent. Hudgins played college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
at Elon University and was temporarily a member of the Dallas Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys are a professional American football franchise which plays in the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League . They are headquartered in Valley Ranch in Irving, Texas, a suburb of Dallas...
off-season/practice squad before being signed by the Chicago Rush
Chicago Rush
The Chicago Rush is an arena football team based in Rosemont, Illinois. It is a member of the Central Division of the National Conference of the Arena Football League. The team was founded in 2001 and is co-owned by Mike Ditka, the Hall of Fame player and coach.The Rush have qualified for the...
of the Arena Football League
Arena Football League
The Arena Football League is the highest level of professional indoor American football in the United States. It is currently the second longest running professional football league in the United States, after the National Football League. It was founded in 1987 by Jim Foster...
.
Early life
He is the son of Darius and Leslie Hudgins of Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Hudgins was a three-year starter at quarterbackQuarterback
Quarterback is a position in American and Canadian football. Quarterbacks are members of the offensive team and line up directly behind the offensive line...
during his high school career at Rocky Mount High School
Rocky Mount High School
Rocky Mount High School is a public high school in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Established in September 1953, the school is in Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools.It is currently a member of the Big East 3-A Athletic Conference.-History:...
and received the North Carolina High School Athletic Association
North Carolina High School Athletic Association
The North Carolina High School Athletic Association is the governing organization of high school athletics in North Carolina, United States. The association maintains the official rule books and governs the officiating standards across the state....
Male Athlete of the Year Award during his senior year.
Hudgins, a five-sport (football, basketball, baseball) athlete, finished his high school career as the school's career leader in yards passing (5,524), completions (292), attempts (587) and touchdown passes (61).
College career
Hudgins had been a starting wide receiver for Elon University from 2006 to 2010 and received numerous awards for his achievements on the field. Hudgins has been described by his coaches as a "Talented pass catcher with excellent hand-eye coordination...Quality person who has represented the Elon program well on campus and in the Alamance County community" and by the Rocky Mount TelegramRocky Mount Telegram
Rocky Mount Telegram is a daily newspaper based in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.-References:http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/cooke-communications-to-buy-cox-nc-publications-728132.html...
as "Shakespeare — because all he does is make plays." While in college, Hudgins broke several of Jerry Rice
Jerry Rice
Jerry Lee Rice is a retired American football wide receiver. He is generally regarded as the greatest wide receiver of all time and one of the greatest players in National Football League history...
's career records, including receiving yards (5,250) and receptions (395).
Stated Elon football coach Pete Lembo
Pete Lembo
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, “It was a pleasure to coach and mentor Terrell for four years. I hold him in the highest regard. He was a great wide receiver, but more importantly he is one of the most genuine and sincere people I have ever been around. He made, and continues to make, a tremendous, positive impact on the university community. Terrell is passionate about football and about Elon – and that was clear every time he stepped on the field. By the time he was a senior, he developed a strong work ethic in practice and became a vocal leader on our 2009 team. His contributions, both in terms of productivity on the field and leadership behind the scenes, were key ingredients to the revitalization of our football program and first-ever trip to the FCS playoffs last year.”
College records
NCAA Records:- 207 Combined receptions in one season (FCS record with former teammate Michael Mayers in 2007)
- 395 Career receptions (all NCAA Division I record)
- 123 Receptions in a season (2009; FCS record)
- 8.8 Career receptions per game (FCS record)
- 5,250 Career receiving yards (all NCAA Division I record)
- 116.7 Career average yards gained receiving per game (FCS record)
- 28 Career games gaining 100 or more yards receiving (all NCAA Division I record)
- 1.2 Career touchdown passes caught per game (ties FCS record)
- 34 Career games with a touchdown reception (FCS record)
- 4 Career 1,000-yard receiving seasons (all NCAA Division I record)
SoCon Records:
- 10 Games in a season with 100 or more receiving yards (2009)
- 5 Consecutive games with 100 or more receiving yards (2006, 2009)
- 2,538 Combined receiving yards in a season (with former teammate Michael Mayers in 2007)
- 3 Career 200 or more receiving yard games (tied)
- 52 Career receiving touchdowns
- 1,633 Receiving yards in a season (2009)
Elon Records:
- 16 Receptions in a single game (record broken in 2010 season by Aaron Mellette)
- 4 Touchdown receptions in a single game (vs. Liberty in 2007)
- 18 Touchdown receptions in a season (2007)
NFL Draft
Hudgins worked out for a few professional teams, including the Carolina Panthers, Denver Broncos and New York Giants at Elon's pro-day. He ran the 40-yard dash three times, clocking 4.52, 4.56 and 4.6. He was projected to go in the later rounds of the NFL draft, but in the end he entered the league as a free-agent.Dallas Cowboys
Hudgins was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys on April 25, 2010. On August 8, 2010 at the Hall of Fame game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Hudgins caught his first NFL pass, a 12-yard catch.He was waived by the Cowboys on August 30, 2010.
External links
- Hudgins hoping to live his dream at NewsObserver.com
- Terrell Hudgins at ESPN.comESPN.comESPN.com is the official website of ESPN and a division of ESPN Inc. Since launching in 1995 as ESPNet.SportsZone.com, the website has developed numerous sections including: Page 2, SportsNation, ESPN 3.com, ESPN Motion, My ESPN, ESPN Sports Travel, ESPN Video Games, ESPN Insider, ESPN.com's...
- Terrell Hudgins at Scout.comScout.comScout.com is an integrated sports publishing company that produces both an Internet and print product. Scout has more than 2.1 million visitors...
- Dallas Cowboys bio