Jerry Hughes

Jerry Hughes
Hughes with the Houston Texans in 2022
Profile
PositionDefensive end
Personal information
Born (1988-08-13) August 13, 1988
Sugar Land, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight254 lb (115 kg)
Career information
High schoolStephen F. Austin (Sugar Land)
CollegeTCU (2006–2009)
NFL draft2010: 1st round, 31st overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles484
Sacks70
Forced fumbles19
Fumble recoveries5
Pass deflections21
Interceptions2
Defensive touchdowns2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jerry Ray Hughes Jr. (born August 13, 1988) is an American professional football defensive end. He played college football for the TCU Horned Frogs, where he was twice recognized as a consensus All-American before being selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the first round of the 2010 NFL draft. Hughes has also played for the Buffalo Bills, with whom he has played the majority of his pro career, and the Houston Texans.