2022 Football Roster
Roster
Hughes, John

Jersey Number 77
John Hughes
- Height:
- 6-5
- Weight:
- 305
- Class:
- Graduate Student
- Hometown:
- Carrolton, Texas
- High School:
- Creekview
Bio
Honors
Academic All-Big XII (2020)
Rice Graduate transfer from West Virginia who signed with Owls before the start of summer school.
2021
Saw action in 10 games for the Mountaineers.
2020
Played in 10 games and started six at right tackle … Did not give up a sack in six games … Saw action on 406 plays, including 365 on offense … Used on a season-high 82 offensive plays against Kansas … Part of a line that finished the season No. 4 in the Big 12 in fewest sacks allowed and No. 28 nationally in total offense.
2019
Played in 11 games and started one at right guard … Saw action on 150 plays, including 113 on offense and a season-high 46 plays at Baylor … Used on 26 plays against NC State and credited with a pair of knockdown blocks.
Navarro College
Played in 11 games for coach Jim Gush at Navarro College … Member of Navarro squad that advanced to the Southwest Junior College Football Conference semifinals and an appearance in the Salt City Bowl … Helped pave the way for Navarro to average 307.0 passing yards (No. 1 in the nation), 464.4 yards per game (No. 4) 33.6 points per game (No. 12) and 157.4 yards rushing (No. 33) … Also offered by Florida State and Houston
Creekview High School
Two-time All-District 14-5A first-team selection for coach Jay Cline at Creekview High… Helped lead Creekview to an 8-3 overall record, an 11-5A district title and spot in the state playoffs as a sophomore
Personal
Full name: John Hughes ... Born: .... Parents: Bill and Sandy Hughes… One brother, two sisters… Father played football at Maryland where he was twice named Lineman of the Year and earned an invitation to the Detroit Lions training camp … brother (Larry) played 33 games at Kansas and then 12 at SMU from 2015-18.
Academic All-Big XII (2020)
Rice Graduate transfer from West Virginia who signed with Owls before the start of summer school.
2021
Saw action in 10 games for the Mountaineers.
2020
Played in 10 games and started six at right tackle … Did not give up a sack in six games … Saw action on 406 plays, including 365 on offense … Used on a season-high 82 offensive plays against Kansas … Part of a line that finished the season No. 4 in the Big 12 in fewest sacks allowed and No. 28 nationally in total offense.
2019
Played in 11 games and started one at right guard … Saw action on 150 plays, including 113 on offense and a season-high 46 plays at Baylor … Used on 26 plays against NC State and credited with a pair of knockdown blocks.
Navarro College
Played in 11 games for coach Jim Gush at Navarro College … Member of Navarro squad that advanced to the Southwest Junior College Football Conference semifinals and an appearance in the Salt City Bowl … Helped pave the way for Navarro to average 307.0 passing yards (No. 1 in the nation), 464.4 yards per game (No. 4) 33.6 points per game (No. 12) and 157.4 yards rushing (No. 33) … Also offered by Florida State and Houston
Creekview High School
Two-time All-District 14-5A first-team selection for coach Jay Cline at Creekview High… Helped lead Creekview to an 8-3 overall record, an 11-5A district title and spot in the state playoffs as a sophomore
Personal
Full name: John Hughes ... Born: .... Parents: Bill and Sandy Hughes… One brother, two sisters… Father played football at Maryland where he was twice named Lineman of the Year and earned an invitation to the Detroit Lions training camp … brother (Larry) played 33 games at Kansas and then 12 at SMU from 2015-18.
Houston postgame
Sunday, September 07
Louisiana Postgame
Sunday, August 31
2025 February Signing Day
Thursday, February 06
Scott Abell 2024 December Signing Day
Wednesday, December 04