Rodney Hudson was drafted No. 55 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Florida State. 159 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 61 career approximate value
2011 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 23 · #55 overall
Rodney Hudson Florida State Draft
Rodney Hudson was drafted No. 55 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Florida State. 159 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 61 career approximate value
3× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #55
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2011
- NFL games
- 159
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 6117th at Florida State
- Pro Bowls
- 3
The pick
How Rodney Hudson came off the board in 2011.
- Position
- Center C
- College
-
Florida State
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 299 lbs
- Hometown
- Mobile, AL
- Pre-draft board
- No. 52 prospect83.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
159 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 61 career approximate value
- Games played
- 159
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 6117th among Florida State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1321% of career value
- Final season
- 202211 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 3× Pro Bowl
Around pick 55
Who came off the board on either side of Rodney Hudson.
Oregon State
Temple
California
Illinois College
Florida State in the 2011 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other C picks from Florida State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Rodney Hudson in the 2011 NFL Draft
Rodney Hudson is a Center out of Florida State selected No. 55 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2011 NFL Draft. 159 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 61 career approximate value Florida State has produced 227 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Rodney Hudson drafted?
Rodney Hudson was selected No. 55 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2011 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 23). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/rodney-hudson.
What college did Rodney Hudson play for?
Rodney Hudson played college football at Florida State in the ACC. See every Florida State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/florida-state-seminoles.
How did Rodney Hudson's NFL career turn out?
159 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 61 career approximate value Accolades: 3× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/rodney-hudson.