| Current team | Birmingham Stallions |
|---|---|
| Number | 14 |
| Position | Safety |
| Birth date | February 17, 2001 (age 25) |
| Birth place | Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft |
| Height in | 2 |
| Weight lb | 201 |
| High school | Highland Park (University Park, Texas) |
| College | Arkansas (2019–2024) |
| Undraftedyear | 2025 |
| Pastteams |
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| Status | Active |
Hudson Clark (born February 17, 2001) is an American professional football safety for the Birmingham Stallions of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football for the Arkansas Razorbacks and was signed by the Las Vegas Raiders as an undrafted free agent in 2025.
Early life
Clark attended Highland Park High School in University Park, Texas. As a senior, he tallied 40 tackles with three being for a loss, and nine interceptions. Clark was a 3 time Texas State Champion, Team Captain, and named First Team All State.[1] Coming out of high school, Clark decided to walk-on to play for the Arkansas Razorbacks over SMU, OU, and Texas[2][3]
College career
In week 8 of the 2020 season, Clark had five tackles and three interceptions in a win over Ole Miss, earning Southeastern Conference (SEC) freshman of the week honors.[4] For his performance, he was put on scholarship by the Razorbacks.[5] Clark finished his freshman season with 47 tackles with one going for a loss, three pass deflections, and three interceptions.[6] During the 2021 season, he recorded 22 tackles, with one being for a loss, and one pass deflection.[7] In week 8 of the 2022 season, Clark tallied 11 tackles, an interception, and a fumble recovery in a win over BYU en route to being named the SEC defensive player of the week.[8] In the 2022 season, he totaled 67 tackles, with four being for a loss, 11 pass deflections, an interception, two fumble recoveries, and two forced fumbles.[9] In the 2023 season opener versus Western Carolina, Clark recorded an interception in a blowout win.[10] He finished the 2023 season tallying 51 tackles with four and a half going for a loss, half a sack, four pass deflections, an interception, and a fumble recovery. Clark was named First Team All SEC, Team Captain, and First Team All American. Honors graduate, Magna Cum Laude, MBA Walton Business School Finance, .[11]The only 5 year Arkansas Football Letterman in the last 100 years.
Professional career
Las Vegas Raiders
On May 9, 2025, Clark signed with the Las Vegas Raiders as an undrafted free agent after going unselected in the 2025 NFL draft.[12] He was waived on August 25. Clark met with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 9.[13]
Birmingham Stallions
On January 14, 2026, Clark was selected by the Birmingham Stallions of the United Football League (UFL).[14]
References
- ^ Davenport, Richard (5 February 2019). "DB Hudson Clark continues family tradition, commits to Hogs". The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
- ^ Murphy, Tom (5 November 2022). "Clark a safe bet for Hogs on 'D'". The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
- ^ Shi, Daniel (6 September 2023). "Razorback Safety's Path from Walk-On to Team Favorite". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
- ^ Farner, Keith (22 October 2020). "Hudson Clark receives national honor following huge performance vs. Ole Miss". Saturday Down South. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
- ^ Hutchinson, Andrew (19 October 2020). "Clark earns scholarship after 3 INT game". Rivals.com. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
- ^ "Hudson Clark 2020 Game Logs". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
- ^ "Hudson Clark 2021 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
- ^ Murphy, Tom (18 October 2022). "Hogs' DB gets honor from SEC". The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
- ^ "Hudson Clark 2022 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
- ^ Holt, Bob (9 September 2023). "Clark earns praise for attitude, ability". The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
- ^ "Hudson Clark 2023 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
- ^ "Raiders sign 15 undrafted free agents". Raiders.com. Retrieved 10 May 2025.
- ^ "Raiders waive 14 players, release 4". Raiders.com. August 25, 2025. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
- ^ "Day Two of UFL Draft Introduces New Faces and Ignites the New Era of Spring Football". www.theufl.com. Retrieved 2026-01-16.