2012: Appeared in five games for A&M-Commerce on the offensive line with a pair of starts, playing primarily at the left guard position ... Earned starts against Midwestern State (Sept. 13) at Cowboys Stadium and against Texas A&M-Kingsville (Sept. 29).

Prior to A&M-Commerce: Spent two seasons at Cerritos College in Norwalk, Calif. ... Had 73 knockdowns en route to being named team captain and an All-Northern Conference selection ... Three year letterwinner at St. John Bosco High School in Bellflower, Calif. ... Played on both the offensive and defensive lines ... Team captain and was named All-Trinity League ... Coached by Kiki Mendoza ... Also lettered once in golf.

Personal: Born February 21, 1992 ... Son of Mickey and Linda Hughes ... Plans to major in criminal justice.