Going into the 2025 football season, Nittany Lions Wire will examine each player listed on the Penn State roster. Over the preseason, each profile will cover the player’s background, how recruiting websites rated them coming out of high school, and what role they will play for James Franklin this season.
Kyron Hudson, a redshirt junior wide receiver for Penn State in the 2025 season, adds immediate impact to the Nittany Lions’ offense. Hudson’s crisp route-running, reliable hands, and ability to stretch the field make him a key piece in Andy Kotelnicki’s system. His 2024 season at USC and highlight-reel catches in Penn State’s spring practice signal his progression since entering college.
Preseason Player Profile
Hometown: Duarte, California
Height: 6-1
Weight: 212 lb
Class in 2025: Redshirt junior
Recruiting Rankings
Class of 2021: Consensus 4-star recruit, No. 22 wide receiver per 247Sports
Hudson committed to Penn State in December 2024 via the transfer portal, choosing the Nittany Lions over remaining at USC or other interested programs.
Career Stats (USC)
| Games | Receptions | Yards | Touchdowns | Yards per reception | |
| 2022 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 13 | 17 | 189 | 2 | 11.1 |
| 2024 | 11 | 38 | 462 | 3 | 12.2 |
Depth Chart Overview
In a revamped receiver room, Hudson is projected as a starter or high-rotation player alongside two other transfer additions to the roster this year, Devonte Ross and Trebor Pena. His experience and versatility position him for significant snaps, potentially as a primary target for quarterback Drew Allar.
