A hard-hitting defender from the small town of Eastman, Hughes plays with a relentless style of energy and loves to create chaos in the backfield. He has a nose for the football and knows how to deliver a sound, physical tackle on the ball-carrier. He’s made 87 tackles this season to go along with 14 TFLs and seven sacks. He’s also made 26 quarterback hurries. He’s one of the most disruptive defenders in the region and has played at a high level all season long. His stock is on the rise and his best football is still way ahead of him. Look for Hughes to push for All-Region honors after his giant regular season.