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• Gets under hook-to-curls well; reacts well to passing patterns in front of him
• Shoulder tackler who keeps head on the correct leverage
• Looks comfortable moving in space
• Finds ways to wiggle and avoid contact when near the LOS
• Single-handedly won a game for his team with a two, pick-6 game
• Instinctual player who I feel is underrated

I was familiar with Javon Hudson Javon Hudson 5'9" | 185 lbs | LB St. Joseph's (Metuchen) | 2025 State NJ coming into this piece, as Hudson had the game-of-a-lifetime, single handedly defeating Watchung Hills with his two pick-sixes. However, in a broader stroke Hudson had a solid year with 43 tackles (32 solos), 6.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, 1 forced fumble, and 2 fumble recoveries along with those two defensive scores. Finally having the opportunity to watch his film, I think Hudson might be one of the most highly underrated defenders in the Big Central Conference. What the film showed me is a highly instinctual player who understands his assignment and how it fits into his team’s schematics. He reacts to pass patterns in front of him quickly and looks comfortable moving in space. At the line of scrimmage he does not have a go-to block shedding move, but he does find a way to wiggle and knife through to avoid contact. Hudson is about as sure of a tackler as they come. Moreover, he appears to consistently make solid tackles while maintaining his proper leverage. It would go a long way if Hudson’s film showed instances of him in man coverage or him carrying and passing receivers from zone-to-zone.

I guess I own a crystal ball because Hudson was a player I identified as one to watch out for entering week 7. Hudson proved me a genious. In the upset victory at Watchung Hills, the Hawks – who are now on a four game win streak – actually got plenty of offense from their defense. Although Hudson was credited with just 2.5 tackles, Hudson intercepted 2 passes. Both those passes, however, went the other way for touchdowns.