Hudlow played
college football at
Phoenix Junior College from 1961 to 1962 as a running back and
safety. In 1962, he totaled 75 rushing attempts for 417 yards, 11 interceptions, and 14 total touchdowns, garnering
Arizona Daily Star All-Arizona junior college recognition for the second consecutive season. He also led the
Western Athletic Conference (WAC) with 422 kick return yards. Hudlow was named second-team All-WAC for the 1963 season. In 1964, Hudlow recorded 73 carries for 402 yards and five touchdowns, five receptions for 53 yards, 261 punt return yards, three punt return touchdowns, and 238 kick return yards. He earned first-team All-WAC honors that year. He set WAC records for most career kickoff return yards with 658, highest career yards per kickoff return with 27.4, and single-season yards per punt return with 27.1. He majored in history at the University of Arizona. Hudlow was invited to the
East–West Shrine Game after his senior season and ended up playing the entire game at
cornerback for the West team. He also played in the
Senior Bowl, returning a punt for 44 yards and recovering one fumble. ==Professional career==