Dante Hughes
Los Angeles, California, U.S. | |||
| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||
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| Weight: | 190 lb (86 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Los Angeles (CA) Crenshaw | ||
| College: | California | ||
| NFL draft: | 2007 / Round: 3 / Pick: 95 | ||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||
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| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |||
Daymeion Dante Hughes (born August 21, 1985) is a former
Early years
Hughes was born in
College career
Hughes enrolled at the University of California, Berkeley, where he played for California Golden Bears football team from 2003 to 2006. He was recognized as the Lott Trophy winner in 2006 and a consensus first-team All-American while leading the nation in interceptions with eight. He was prolific in breaking up passes and making pinpoint tackles to stop the passer's progress in all four years. Due to his ability to completely shut down one side of the field, he was given the label of a "shutdown corner," a title only given to the best of defensive backs.
In 2003, as a freshman, Hughes started five games. Hughes recorded a tying-team high with two interceptions, 30 tackles, and recovered a fumble. Hughes first interception was returned 72-yards for a touchdown against
As a sophomore in 2004, Hughes started in 11 of 12 games. Hughes was the team's 12th leading tackler with 26 tackles and was second on the team with 6 broken up passes. Hughes starred in the
In his junior season of 2005, Hughes led the Pac-10 with 17 defended passes, 12 of those broken up. He ranked second in the Pac-10 and 16th nationally with five interceptions. Hughes also finished fourth on the team with 62 tackles. Against the University of Washington, Hughes took an interception back 41-yards for a touchdown. Against the University of Southern California, Hughes recorded a season-best 10 tackles and broke up two tackles. Against Washington State, Hughes blocked a kick and had three pass break-ups. In the Las Vegas Bowl against Brigham Young University, Hughes' interception on BYU's final drive clinched the win for Cal.
In his final season of 2006, Hughes was the Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year and won the
Professional career
Indianapolis Colts
After his senior season, he was expected to be an early first day pick in the
Hughes and Tim Jennings competed for the nickel back duties behind projected starter Kelvin Hayden and left corner Marlin Jackson. Hughes competed against fellow-rookie Michael Coe. Hughes finished the season with 14 tackles in only 10 games.
Hughes was waived on September 5, 2009.
San Diego Chargers
On October 20, 2009, Hughes signed with the San Diego Chargers after Antwan Applewhite was placed on injured reserve. On October 24, 2009, he was waived by San Diego, but was re-signed on October 27.
On October 3, 2010, he was released to make room for Wilson. On October 6, 2010 Hughes was re-signed to the 53-man roster. For the 2010 season he has played in 4 games and made 2 tackles.
Hughes was released on March 13, 2012.
Personal
He is known by his middle name, Dante, to his close friends and family members. He is the son of Ronald and Catana Hughes and graduated with a degree in art practice. Hughes and his art were featured on the sports page of the
References
- ^ "SI.com - Writers - Mock Draft No. 1 (cont.) - Friday January 26, 2007 11:59AM". Archived from the original on 2007-02-17. Retrieved 2012-04-02.
- ^ "2007 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-05-11.