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TJ Dudley is a 6’2 210 pound outside linebacker from Montgomery, AL.
The Class of 2022 prospect attends Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School and has a 90 rating (4*) from 247 Sports. They consider him the 191st best player in America (17th best OLB and 9th best player in Alabama).
Dudley has offers from Alabama, Auburn, Georgia Tech, Iowa, Kentucky, LSU, Michigan State, Mississippi State, Nebraska, Ole Miss, Oregon, Tennessee, and West Virginia, among others.
He got offered by Florida State in late March:
#AG2G Beyond blessed to receive an offer from Florida State University ‼️#onetribe #Nolefamily @Coach_Marve @247Sports @ChadSimmons_ @Rivalsfbcamps @kirkjuice32 @YellowhammerFB @MCPKnightsFB @Keith247Sports @247recruiting @FSUFootball @FSU_Recruiting pic.twitter.com/PR5C6TUlFn
— Tj “6ull” Dudley (@HollywoodHtu) March 24, 2020
TN caught up with Dudley recently to learn more:
How’d you receive the FSU offer, and what’d it mean to you?
“I was informed that I got the FSU offer from my coach, and it [meant] everything because my mother’s from there, so I have many family members in the town.”
Do you plan to visit FSU when the Dead Period is over?
“Of course—I’m very excited to see the campus and staff.”
What other schools do you hope/plan to visit?
“Alabama, Oregon, Iowa, LSU, and others”
How would you describe your game?
“Very versatile—I can play many positions [on] offense or defense.”
Do you have a preference?
“Honestly, no, I just love the game.”
What player(s) do you look up to/model your game after?
“Isaiah Simmons.”
What are the biggest things you’re looking for in a school?
“Education and the coaching staff and position coach.”
Do you have a timeline for your final decision?
“At this point I’m just taking my time with the recruiting process.”