Southeastern Louisiana University Athletics

Hughes was a three-time All-Southland Conference and 2010 All-Louisiana honoree as an offensive tackle for Southeastern, representing the Lions from 2007-10. Following his collegiate career, Hughes signed with the St. Louis Rams as an undrafted free agent and played in three games in 2011. Hughes went on to stints with the San Diego Chargers (2012), Green Bay Packers (2013), Carolina Panthers (2014) and New England Patriots (2015).