Hudson only played in 2 games in 1965, but he saw much more playing time from 1966–69, recording 14 career interceptions over that period. In 1968, his best season, he had 85 tackles and 5 interceptions—7th best in the AFL—including one in the first half of Super Bowl III and he earned all league honors. Though most famous for his Super Bowl interception, his best game was likely the AFL Championship game just before that. The Jets might not have even made it to the Super Bowl if not for Hudson's play in that game. After stopping Warren Wells at the Jets 6 yard line following a 40-yard pass, Hudson was instrumental in keeping the Raiders out of the endzone on the following three plays, forcing Oakland to settle for 3. He knocked down another likely touchdown at the goal line in the 4th forcing another field goal. Then, on the last drive by the Raiders, he stopped Hewritt Dixon 1 yard short of a 1st down on a 4th and 9 play, giving the ball back to the Jets and sealing the 27-23 win for the Jets. During the same season, Hudson was thrown out of the infamous Heidi game.