JuJu Hughes

Juwuane "JuJu" Hughes (born July 19, 1998) is an American football safety who currently plays for the Detroit Lions. He played college football at Fresno State.

JuJu Hughes
Detroit Lions
Position:Safety
Personal information
Born: (1998-07-19) July 19, 1998
Hanford, California
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:188 lb (85 kg)
Career information
High school:Hanford
(Hanford, California)
College:Fresno State
Undrafted:2020
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 8, 2021
Total tackles:8
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Early life and high school

Hughes was born in Lemoore, California and grew up in Hanford, California and attended Hanford High School, where he played basketball and football as a defensive back, wide receiver and returner. He missed the first six games of his senior year due to a broken arm finished the season with eight receptions for 175 yards, including a 77-yard touchdown reception. Hughes committed to play college football at Fresno State over an offer from San Diego State.[1]

College career

Hughes was a member of the Fresno State Bulldogs for four seasons. As a junior, Hughes was named second team All-Mountain West Conference after recording 78 tackles with eight passes defended and a conference-leading four interceptions.[2] He had 80 tackles, seven passes defended and two tackles and was named honorable mention All-Mountain West.[3] Hughes finished his collegiate career with 247 tackles, 28 passes defended and seven touchdowns in 52 games played.[4]

Professional career
Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeight
5 ft 10+3⁄4 in
(1.80 m)		 188 lb
(85 kg)
All values from Pro Day[5]

Los Angeles Rams

Hughes was signed by the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent following the 2020 NFL Draft on April 26, 2020.[6] He was waived on September 4, 2020, during final roster cuts, and was subsequently signed to the team's practice squad two days later.[7][8] The Rams elevated Hughes to the active roster on October 3, 2020, and he made his NFL debut the following day in a 17–9 win over the New York Giants. He reverted to the practice squad after the game, and he was promoted to the team's active roster on October 13, 2020.[9] He was waived on January 8, 2022.

Detroit Lions

On January 10, 2022, Hughes was claimed off waivers by the Detroit Lions.[10]

References
  1. Galaviz, Anthony (January 20, 2016). "Hanford High football star Juwuane Hughes commits to Fresno State". The Fresno Bee. Retrieved October 26, 2020.
  2. "Athlon Sports names Juju Hughes a preseason all-conference first team selection". The Hanford Sentinel. May 24, 2019. Retrieved October 23, 2020.
  3. Gligich, Daniel (December 4, 2019). "Multiple Bulldogs selected to All-Mountain West teams". The Sun. Retrieved October 23, 2020.
  4. Moore, Jackson (October 3, 2020). "LA Rams promote Fresno State's JuJu Hughes to active roster". 247Sports.com. Retrieved October 22, 2020.
  5. "JuJu Hughes, Fresno State, FS, 2020 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved December 6, 2021.
  6. Moore, Jackson (April 26, 2020). "Fresno State DB JuJu Hughes signed by Los Angeles Rams". 247Sports.com. Retrieved October 22, 2020.
  7. "Rams cut former Bullpup Juju Hughes". The Hanford Sentinel. September 4, 2020. Retrieved October 22, 2020.
  8. DaSilva, Cameron (September 6, 2020). "Rams announce 15 practice squad signings". Rams Wire. USA Today. Retrieved October 22, 2020.
  9. DaSilva, Cameron (September 6, 2020). "Rams sign DB Juju Hughes to 53-man roster, Eric Banks to practice squad". Rams Wire. USA Today. Retrieved October 22, 2020.
  10. "Lions claim safety JuJu Hughes off waivers from L.A. Rams". Pride of Detroit. SB Nation. January 10, 2022.
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