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A tremendous athlete who figures into the rotation at cornerback in the fall ... showed promise during spring practice.
As a Redshirt Freshman (2008): Played in four games as a special teams performer ... saw action vs. Middle Tennessee State (9/6), California (9/13), Wake Forest (10/18) and Virginia Tech (11/6).
As a Freshman (2007): Redshirt season.
At Kempsville High School: A four-year letterwinner who demonstrated excellence at many positions on both sides of the ball ... an All-Hampton Roads, All-Peninsula District, All-Gameday first team selection his senior year at the WR, DB and LB positions ... also named second-team all-region that year, in which he had 40 carries for 523 yards and four touchdowns ... grabbed two interceptions, returning one for a touchdown, and also scored a TD on a punt return ... on the defensive side, made 38 tackles with four coming for a loss ... his junior year, was an All-Peninsula District selection at WR and LB, after notching 60 tackles, including two sacks, two interceptions, eight pass breakups ... also a standout in track ... chose Maryland over Tennessee, South Carolina, NC State, Virginia Tech, Virginia and Syracuse ... coached by Jeff McGowan.
Personal: Born March 5, 1989 ... parents are Tony and Gwen Hughes ... starred all four years for the track team ... was part of AAU national champion 4x100 relay team ... active in his church and assists his father coaching Pop Warner football ... member of the honor roll in high school ... majoring in family studies.
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