Matt Hudson
Lead The Huddle Speaker
A graduate of Harvard (BA '24) and Memphis (MS '25) with a proven track record of winning, leadership and mental toughness. Matt has gone through the highs and lows of success as a student athlete. Originally from Idaho, Matt overcame several obstacles to be recruited by Harvard, including a prep year at Fork Union Military Academy which changed his outlook on life.
Before graduating early with honors in Economics from Harvard, Matt helped lead his team to an Ivy League Championship, ending his career at Harvard with 20+ graduate transfer offers before ultimately choosing to play at Memphis.
A standout leader in any environment, he led Memphis to a 11-2 record, finishing as the #22 ranked team in the nation, and winning the 2024 Frisco Bowl as the starting linebacker. He then declared for the NFL draft where he joined the Cleveland Browns for rookie minicamp before transitioning to life after football.
Matt has unprecedented leadership skills and an immense passion to mentor the next generation towards success.
Career Highlights
- •Harvard (BA '24) & Memphis (MS '25) Graduate
- •Ivy League Champion & Frisco Bowl Winner
- •All-Ivy League linebacker, Team M.V.P
