WVU Football
Hudson Clement Responds to Hate from WVU Fans About Departure
The news about Hudson Clement leaving West Virginia to sign with Illinois angered some WVU fans. Well aware of the venom directed his way, Clement decided to speak his mind about his departure.
“Folks want me to do what makes them happy not what’s best for me. Y’all don’t know me and don’t know what I’ve been through. Never chased a bag, always chased better opportunities. Appreciate the ones who helped me get here, but I don’t owe no one anything,” said Clement.
Folks want me to do what makes them happy not what's best for me. Y'all don't know me and don't know what I been through. Never chased a bag always chased better opportunities. Appreciate the ones who helped me get here but I don't owe no one anything.
— Hudson Clement (@hudsonclement3) January 3, 2025
He also offered a message of thanks to WVU and the coaches, in particular former West Virginia head coach Neal Brown and wide receivers coach Bilal Marshall, he worked with while a Mountaineer.
Thank you West Virginia pic.twitter.com/OVQobEJ4dx
— Hudson Clement (@hudsonclement3) January 2, 2025
On Thursday, Clement signed on with Illinois after two seasons at West Virginia. Clement ended up picking Illinois about to weeks after entering the transfer portal on Dec. 20.
Clement became an instant fan favorite throughout the last two seasons. He initially started off as a walk-on out of Martinsburg, W.Va. and then eventually earned a full scholarship after a breakout performance early in the 2023 season.
In 2024, Clement caught 51 balls for 741 yards and scored five touchdowns. He’s coming off a monster performance in West Virginia’s 42-37 Frisco Bowl loss as well.
Against Memphis, Clement made 11 receptions for 166 yards and scored a pair of touchdowns.
Clement recorded 73 receptions for 1,221 yards and scored nine touchdowns in two years with West Virginia.
Find more coverage of Hudson Clement at WV Sports Now.
For a related story, WV Sports Now’s Mike Asti talked with fans about the hiring of Zac Alley as defensive coordinator.
