Aj Hudson

Prior to Whittier A standout multi-sport athlete, earned First Team All-Santa Fe League honors in basketball three times (2022, 2023, 2025) and was a two-time All-CIF selection (2023, 2025). He was named the 2025 Hustle Man of the Year and earned the Winter Student-Athlete Award four times (2022–2025). On the football field, he received the Fall Student-Athlete Award all four years of high school (2021–2024) and was recognized as a Standout Two-Way Player three times (2022–2024). Personal Son of Troy Hudson and Sarita Swartz. Has two younger brothers, Austen and Ashton. Enjoys playing the piano, video games, singing, and bowling. He has played the piano for 15 years. Why Whittier "Born in Pasadena and raised in the San Fernando Valley, I'm no stranger to Southern California. Staying close to home allows my family and friends to support me, but what really drew me to Whittier was everything it offers beyond football. I've always attended smaller schools, and I value the close-knit environment. With an 8-to-1 student-to-fac