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Rodney Hudson

William Rodney Hudson is a former American football center. He played college football at Florida State, earning All-American honors twice. Drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the second round of the 2011 NFL Draft, Hudson also played for the Oakland Raiders and Arizona Cardinals during his NFL career.

July 12, 1989: Birth of Rodney Hudson

Rodney Hudson was born on July 12, 1989.

2005: Highest Drafted Seminole Lineman Since 2005

Rodney Hudson's selection in the 2011 NFL draft marked him as the highest-drafted Seminoles offensive lineman since Alex Barron in 2005.

2007: College Football Debut

In 2007, Rodney Hudson began his college football career at Florida State University, playing for the Seminoles.

2008: Sophomore Success

In 2008, during his sophomore year at Florida State University, Hudson earned ACC Offensive Lineman of the Week three times.

2009: Awarded ACC Jacobs Blocking Award

In 2009, Rodney Hudson received the ACC Jacobs Blocking Award, recognizing him as the league's most dominant offensive lineman.

November 2010: Outland Trophy Finalist

In November 2010, Rodney Hudson was named a finalist for the Outland Trophy.

2010: Completion of College Football Career

In 2010, Rodney Hudson concluded his college football career at Florida State University.

July 29, 2011: Signs with Kansas City Chiefs

On July 29, 2011, Rodney Hudson officially signed with the Kansas City Chiefs.

November 27, 2011: First Career Start

On November 27, 2011, Rodney Hudson made his first career start in a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

2011: Drafted into the NFL

In 2011, Rodney Hudson was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the second round of the NFL draft.

2011: Projected as Top NFL Prospect

In 2011, Rodney Hudson was projected to be a second to third-round pick in the NFL draft and ranked as the best center prospect by NFLDraftScout.com.

September 23, 2012: Suffers Broken Leg

On September 23, 2012, Rodney Hudson suffered a broken leg during a game against the New Orleans Saints, sidelining him for the rest of the season.

January 4, 2014: First Career Playoff Game

On January 4, 2014, Rodney Hudson started in his first career playoff game, where the Chiefs lost to the Indianapolis Colts.

2014: Becomes Free Agent

In 2014, Rodney Hudson started all 16 regular season games for the Kansas City Chiefs and subsequently became a free agent.

March 11, 2015: Signs with Oakland Raiders

On March 11, 2015, Rodney Hudson signed a five-year, $44.5 million contract with the Oakland Raiders.

2016: First Pro Bowl Selection

In 2016, Rodney Hudson was selected to his first Pro Bowl.

December 19, 2017: Second Pro Bowl Selection

On December 19, 2017, Rodney Hudson was named to his second Pro Bowl.

August 30, 2019: Highest-Paid Center in the NFL

On August 30, 2019, Rodney Hudson signed a contract extension with the Raiders, making him the highest-paid center in the NFL.

October 22, 2020: Placed on Reserve/COVID-19 List

On October 22, 2020, Rodney Hudson was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list.

March 17, 2021: Traded to Arizona Cardinals

On March 17, 2021, Rodney Hudson was traded to the Arizona Cardinals.

November 12, 2022: Placed on Injured Reserve

On November 12, 2022, Rodney Hudson was placed on injured reserve after playing the first four games of the season.