East Texas A&M University Athletics

2007: Split time at right and left guard in eight games of action...a key blocker on an offensive line that recorded over 300 yards of total offense in six games, including a season-high 410 yards against Southeastern Oklahoma State (Oct. 6)...also involved in the protection necessary for the Lions to record 2,166 yards passing to go along with 1,221 yards on the ground...the A&M-Commerce offense ranked second in the LSC North in scoring offense (23.1 ppg), third in pass offense (196.9 ypg) and rushing offense (111.0 ypg).2006: Played in four games...member of the line that saw the Lions post a season-high 286 yards rushing at Texas A&M-Kingsville (Sept. 9).

Prior to A&M-Commerce: Spent two years at the University of Central Arkansas...attended Sam Houston High School, where he was ranked as one of the 75 players in the area and in the top 300 in the state...a two-year starter and two-time all-district selection...named team's Lineman of the Year...a member of the National Honor Society.

Personal: Born June 26, 1985...son of Willie and Etta Hughes...a business administration major.