From Harvard to Memphis: Matt Hudson’s Journey to the AAC [Video]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis linebacker Matt Hudson combines the work ethic and intellect of a Harvard graduate with the technical ability of a Division I athlete, making him one of the top linebackers in the AAC.

The Tigers’ standout began his football journey in his hometown of Eagle, Idaho, and his career has taken him across the country.

“I have one chance to be a football player, I have one chance to be an athlete, so I want to put everything into it and see how far it takes me,” Hudson said with a smile.

Football has taken Hudson far from his roots. The Ivy League graduate was a talented quarterback and linebacker at Eagle High School but originally planned to study engineering in college. His football aspirations changed when a high school coach convinced him he could play at …