Position: Nose tackle Name John Hughes Weight 136 kg | Height 1.93 m Date joined 2012 | |
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Date of birth: (1989-04-27) April 27, 1989 (age 26) NFL draft: 2012 / Round: 3 / Pick: 87 Similar People Mike Pettine, Ray Farmer, Rob Chudzinski Profiles | ||
High school: Gahanna (OH) Lincoln | ||
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John Hughes III (born April 27, 1989) is an American football defensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He was drafted in the third round by the Cleveland Browns in the 2012 NFL Draft. He played college football at Cincinnati.
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- High school career
- College career
- Cleveland Browns
- New England Patriots
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- New Orleans Saints
- References
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High school career
John Hughes attended Gahanna Lincoln High School in Gahanna, Ohio. Hughes played tight end at Gahanna Lincoln and was initially recruited by colleges as either a tight end or defensive end. A three-star prospect according to Rivals.com, Hughes accepted a scholarship from the University of Cincinnati. Hughes is the second player ever to be drafted in the NFL from Gahanna Lincoln. Robert James White was the first in 1953 to the Baltimore Colts.
College career
Hughes accepted a scholarship from the University of Cincinnati, playing defensive tackle for the Bearcats. With his coaches acknowledging his rare combination of size, speed, and power, Hughes switched to defensive tackle upon his arrival at the University of Cincinnati. A four-year contributor and two-year starter for the Bearcats, Hughes became a disruptive force along the defensive line. In his senior season alone, Hughes recorded 12.5 tackles for loss and 5 quarterback sacks. Upon completing his collegiate career, Hughes was awarded the Ray Sheakley Most Improved Leader Award as well as the John Pease Outstanding Lineman Award.
Cleveland Browns
Hughes was invited to the 2012 NFL Combine upon completion of his impressive collegiate career. Hampered by a hamstring injury, Hughes had limited participation at the Combine. Overlooked by many NFL Draft pundits, Hughes drew interest prior to the draft from most of the NFL franchises.
Hughes was drafted 87th overall by the Cleveland Browns in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft. Hughes has made an early impact in Cleveland and is a major contributor at defensive tackle, starting in two of his first several games. Hughes earned his first professional sack against the Cincinnati Bengals on September 16, 2012.
On March 13, 2015, Hughes signed a four-year, $14.4 million contract extension.
On September 20, 2016, Hughes was released by the Browns.
New England Patriots
On September 27, 2016, Hughes was signed by the New England Patriots. He was released on October 1, 2016.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
On October 3, 2016, Hughes was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers He was released on December 10, 2016 but was re-signed three days later.
New Orleans Saints
On August 12, 2017, Hughes was signed by the New Orleans Saints. He was released on September 2, 2017.