WVU Football
Hudson Clement Signs with Illinois, Officially Ending WVU Career
Even knowing a coaching change would mean the loss of players, Hudson Clement was one WVU fans wanted to keep. However, he’s now officially gone and signed on with another program.
On Thursday, Clement signed on with Illinois. On3 Sports was first to report the news. 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.
Below are some images of Hudson Clement as a Mountaineer.
West Virginia Mountaineers wide receiver Hudson Clement (3) makes a catch against the UCF Knights during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Morgantown, W.Va. William Wotring
WVSN photo/Kelsie LeRose
WVSN photo/Kelsie LeRose
WVSN photo/Kelsie LeRose
WVSN photo/Kelsie LeRose
WVSN photo/Kelsie LeRose
WVSN photo/Kelsie LeRose
WVSN photo/Kelsie LeRose
WVSN photo by Kelsie LeRose
WVSN photo by Kelsie LeRose
WVSN photo by Kelsie LeRose
WVSN photo by Kelsie LeRose
WVSN photo by Kelsie LeRose
WVSN photo by Kelsie LeRose
WVU WR Hudson Clement uses the stiff arm for separation from the Kansas defender. WVSN photo by Kelsie LeRose
WVSN photo by Kelsie LeRose
WVSN photo by Kelsie LeRose
WVSN photo by Kelsie LeRose
John Harrison
January 2, 2025 at 1:30 pm
With NIL and SEC,BIG 10 money it’s lucky to have anyone still at WVU
Daniel Richards
January 2, 2025 at 2:09 pm
HUGE loss. Nicco staying was great news but this is a big one. Clemente over the middle for 15 yds every time. He’s a stud
Gary
January 2, 2025 at 2:44 pm
Big disappointment for a kid from WV to seek “greener” pasture elsewhere…
Nazmo King
January 2, 2025 at 2:58 pm
I loved his tenacity and determination to get the job done while on the field. This is something that was not taught – it is innate. If it was able to be taught, the team would have done better the past 6 seasons. Nonethess, I expect RR to fully replace the offensive stars that are leaving with equivalent or better replacements overall.
Rich Lee
January 2, 2025 at 3:41 pm
Too bad. I wonder how much Illinois is paying him? The NCAA has got to pay the players, not the individual
schools.
Shane
January 2, 2025 at 3:46 pm
Wow! Just wow! Illinois? In what universe is that ever an upgrade?
Cranjis McBasketball
January 2, 2025 at 4:56 pm
Assuming this has to do with B1G NIL revenue dollars. I agree though, Illinois seems weird, a “me too” Big 10 team.
Back to WVU, super excited to see the Singleton Jr. commitment, Thompson and Matthew Henry have scheduled visits. This has the potential to be the best WR room in years.
Jay
January 2, 2025 at 5:27 pm
No loyalty to a program or the state!