Patrick Hudson to Texas: Longhorns Land Former 4-Star Baylor OT

Coveted offensive lineman Patrick Hudson is reportedly set to play college football at Texas.

Matt Hladik of College Spun passed along the former Baylor commit's decision Wednesday. Gerry Hamilton of ESPN.com confirmed the news.

Hudson is a 4-star prospect and ranks as the No. 50 overall recruit in the 2016 class, according to 247Sports' composite rankings. He also checks in as the second-ranked offensive guard and the seventh-ranked player from the state of Texas.

John Werner of the Waco Tribune-Herald previously reported that the Silsbee High School standout was one of five Baylor freshmen who were released from their national letters of intent after the firing of head coach Art Briles following the school's sexual assault scandal.

Though Hudson returned to the recruiting spotlight, he's not one to revel in attention, as he indicated to Bleacher Report's Damon Sayles last November.

"What's my life like? I think it's like being everyone else," Hudson said. "I wake up like you do. I go to sleep like you do. There's nothing new to the story. I try not to make anything bigger than it is."

But a player with his natural talent is hard to ignore. The lineman, who's capable of playing either guard or tackle, checks in at 6'5 ½" and 325 pounds with impressive athleticism for his size and a budding mean streak.

The College Spun report noted Hudson became the fourth player previously committed to Baylor to join the Longhorns. The others are brothers Devin and Donovan Duvernay and J.P. Urquidez.

Signing a highly rated player with 2016 eligibility this close to the season is an unexpected coup. The Longhorns now rank seventh in this year's incoming class rankings, according to 247Sports.

Hudson could make a quick impact depending on how well he performs during his initial practices. While most of the line is likely set, there's still a chance projected left guard Brandon Hodges could lose his spot if someone else shines leading into the season.

More likely, the team's latest addition will play a reserve role as a freshman before trying to compete for the starting right tackle job next year.