James Hudson

Played in 49 games and made 17 starts for the Cleveland Browns…Has made 14 starts at right tackle and three at left tackle.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

• Played in 49 games and made 17 starts for the Cleveland Browns…Has made 14 starts at right tackle and three at left tackle.
• Missed the majority of the 2024 season after suffering a season-ending shoulder injury in Week 5 vs. Washington…Prior to his injury, played in four games and made three starts, all at left tackle.
• Played in 16 games in 2023 and made a career-high seven starts…All of his starts were at right tackle...Saw action in a career-high 556 offensive snaps.
• In 2022, played in all 17 games for the first time in his career…Made three starts at right tackle across those 17 games…Also played in 16% of special teams snaps.
• As a rookie in 2021, played in 12 games and made four starts at right tackle…Made his first career start vs. Arizona (10/17/21) in Week 6.

COLLEGE

• Originally attended Michigan before transferring to Cincinnati in 2019…Began his career as a defensive lineman before transitioning to offensive line.
• In 2020, Named a first-team All-American in the AAC after helping Cincinnati average 5.0+ yards per carry and averaging over 200+ rushing yards per game…The Bearcats offensive line only allowed 9.0 sacks during the regular season, the lowest in the AAC.
• Played in one game at Cincinnati in 2019 after the NCAA denied his waiver for immediate eligibility.
• Redshirted in 2017 while getting practice reps at tackle…Saw limited action at right tackle in 2018.

PERSONAL

• A native of Toledo, Ohio…Recruited as a defensive lineman coming out of high school…Was a 4-star prospect coming out of Central Catholic High School…Ranked as the 30th defensive end in the nation by ESPN.

MAIN TRANSACTIONS

• Originally a 4th-round (110th pick overall) draft choice by the Cleveland Browns in 2021.
• Signed as a free agent by the Giants on 3/13/25.