- July 12, 2025
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Sarasota High quarterback Hudson West is still just a rising sophomore, but he’s not wasting any time hitting the recruiting trail.
West has been all over the country attending various collegiate football camps this summer, and has been offered several Division-I scholarships from his efforts.
West has announced offers to the University of North Carolina, Virginia Tech, the University of Kentucky and the University of Cincinnati this summer.
When and why did you start playing football?
I started playing football, probably around second grade. There was no other reason besides I thought that it was fun. I saw it on TV and wanted to play it.
What’s been the most memorable part of this summer?
Probably meeting Bill Belichick at the UNC camp. That was crazy, from seeing him on TV to seeing him in real life, walking in his office and seeing his Super Bowl trophy. That was a really cool experience.
What’s your favorite all-time football memory?
Probably my first start at Sarasota against Brandon. It was the Kickoff Classic. It was when I transferred in (from Bradenton Christian). My teammates welcomed me, and it was my most memorable and favorite moment because I was out there playing against high school kids in one of the biggest divisions in Florida. It was really cool to start as a freshman.
How have you grown in the past year?
I would say definitely not physically, but a lot mentally. I’ve gotten a lot smarter and a lot more comfortable in the game. I’m a lot more familiar with it, I understand it more and I’m enjoying it more. I’ve also put on 15 to 20 pounds of weight since the season ended. I’m trying to get bigger and put on more weight every single day.
What has you most excited about this upcoming season?
Our offense. I can’t wait to go out there. We have a couple of guys who came in, and I’ve been playing with some of them my entire life. It’s exciting. I think we’re going to be a really good offense that’s explosive and fast.
What’s been your most humbling moment in football?
The game against Venice. We didn’t put up any points and we didn’t really move the ball a whole lot offensively. I think it showed that there’s different levels to the game, and that was super humbling.
What’s your favorite meal?
Steak and mashed potatoes. I like my steak cooked medium rare. I’ll eat it at home, at a restaurant or wherever. I’ll always enjoy it.
What’s your favorite TV show or movie?
I wouldn’t say I have one. I don’t watch a lot of TV.
What’s your go-to warm-up music?
I don’t really get in the zone, but I’ll definitely listen to Bob Marley before stuff. I like to be comfortable and relaxed.
If you’re not playing football, what are you doing?
I love to fish. My best catch is a 34-inch snook I caught in the Sarasota Bay.
Who’s your favorite football player and why?
I wouldn’t say I have a favorite football player, but I do love watching football. It helps me understand the game a lot better and learn things from the NFL.
Finish this sentence. Hudson West is…
A leader.