UCLA tight end Hudson Habermehl ready for 'emotional' return from injury

August 17, 2025

By Connor Moreno, UCLA Bruins on SI: Tenured UCLA Bruins tight end Hudson Habermehl never thought he’d be in Westwood for as long as he has. But a worldwide pandemic and a brutal ACL/meniscus injury afforded him two extra years of eligibility, and an emotional final return to the field.

Habermehl tore his ACL and meniscus during spring camp in 2024, an injury that kept him out all of last season. Through an intense physical and emotional recovery, UCLA’s season opener against Utah on Aug. 30 is going to be one of the most emotional days of his collegiate career.

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UCLA Tight End Preparing for 'Emotional' Return to Field

Hudson Habermehl's journey from injury was nothing short of difficult, and his first game back will be an emotional affair.

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