JuJu Hughes
American football player
Juwuane "JuJu" Hughes (born July 19, 1998) is an American professional football safety for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Fresno State.
Early life
Hughes was born in Lemoore, California, 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.
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. He had 80 tackles, seven passes defended and two tackles and was named honorable mention All-Mountain West. Hughes finished his collegiate career with 247 tackles, 28 passes defended and seven touchdowns in 52 games played.
Professional career
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.
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