Hughes is a physical strong safety who brings a high level of production and toughness to the secondary. He finished the season with 133 tackles, showing just how active he is around the football and how consistently he shows up in run support.

He plays with an aggressive downhill mindset, quickly diagnosing run plays and triggering into the box with confidence. Hughes takes solid angles to the ball and is reliable as a tackler in space, often finishing plays when he arrives at the point of contact. His presence near the line of scrimmage adds real value to the defense, as he helps close running lanes and limits explosive gains.

In coverage, he shows developing awareness and discipline, with the ability to match up underneath and help on intermediate routes. While his biggest impact comes in run support, he continues to grow in recognition and positioning in the passing game.

LaQuan had a standout performance, consistently making plays all over the field. He broke up multiple passes, came up with key tackles, and demonstrated excellent anticipation and awareness in coverage. LaQuan’s speed, physicality, and ball-hawking instincts allowed him to disrupt the opposing offense, making him a true playmaker and a cornerstone of his team’s secondary.