Jordan Hudson, an undrafted free agent wide receiver, signed with the Dallas Cowboys after going unselected at the 2026 Scouting Combine. Hudson previously played college football at TCU and SMU, including a season as SMU’s WR1. He finished his college career with career highs of 61 catches, 766 yards, and six touchdowns, and earned All-ACC third-team recognition. Despite pedestrian combine production for speed and quickness, his size at 6'1
"Rookie Jordan Hudson is a longshot to make the Cowboys' roster this year, but that shot may not be as long as usual for an undrafted free agent. With much uncertainty in Dallas' wide receiver group, a dark horse has a decent chance of emerging from the pack. And that's exactly what this former Mustang hopes to do this summer."
"Hudson capped his college career with career bests in catches (61) and yards (766), plus six touchdowns. He was played in the 2026 Senior Bowl and was named to the All-ACC third team. At the 2026 Scouting Combine, Hudson's numbers were pedestrian for his speed and quickness. But at 6'1" and with proven skills as an aggressive pass-catcher and physical runner, Hudson was still considered by some to be a potential Day 3 pick."
"He never heard his name called on Saturday, and instead signed with the Cowboys as a free agent. Hudson got a fairly standard three-year deal to join Dallas: minimal salary and little of it guaranteed. He'll have to make the roster for that contract to stay intact: even going to the practice squad becomes a new, separate financial arrangement."
"The odds of Hudson making the team aren't great, but they're better than they could be. Even though Dallas' receiver depth chart feels pretty open from WR5 on down, there are more experienced options to get past. Veterans Jonathan Mingo, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, and Tyler Johnson will be competing for tha"
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