Mississippi State fans may be a bit put off by who four-star running back commit Yoshawn Hudson compares himself to.
Hudson described himself as a “Kewan Lacy type guy.” Lacy, of course, is Ole Miss’ All-American running back who rushed for more than 1600 yards and 24 touchdowns for the Rebels in 2025.
“His vision, his ability to break tackles, his balance, his speed one-on-one with a safety making him miss,” Hudson told The Dispatch. “I feel like I can do all that same stuff, that’s who I try to get my game to look like because he’s a great back.”
If Hudson can do all the same stuff as one of the SEC’s best backs, then it makes sense why he is one of the top recruits in State’s 2027 recruiting class.
The Winona, Mississippi, native is the second-highest-rated recruit in the class, behind fellow four-star running back Christian Alexander. He is the 25th best running back in the class according to the Rivals industry rankings, and the 11th best player in Mississippi.
He had 162 carries for 1,544 yards, averaging 9.5 yards per carry and 22 touchdowns at Winona High School in 2025. Hudson also can play on the other side of the ball in the secondary, something he said he could do at State if asked.
“I can break tackles, make guys miss, and go out and catch passes,” Hudson said. “I feel like I can make plays all around.”
State offered Hudson in late May. He visited MSU officially the weekend of June 12, and said he felt good about committing on the second day of his visit, and announced his commitment on June 14.
Hudson said the 2027 class is “full of dogs.” He looked to other Mississippi natives like linebacker Ayden Coleman, a three-star commit from Louisville, three-star wide receiver Javarious Griffin from Cleveland Central High School and Alexander, his soon-to-be partner in the backfield.
“I feel like us two (Hudson and Alexander) we’ll be a dynamic duo,” Hudson said. “The class is just full of dogs, people that want to win. They want to do something special in Starkvegas.”
Hudson grew up with an allegiance to LSU, but said he is excited to play his college ball close to home. He said his mom can come to games in Starkville, and he can go home to watch his little brother play ball.
Right now, Hudson said he’s just excited to attend his first MSU home game.
Jake is the Mississippi State athletics reporter for The Dispatch.
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