Darren Hughes (gridiron football)
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| Position: | Wide receiver / Defensive back | ||||||||||||
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| Born: | June 3, 1967 Los Angeles, California, U.S. | ||||||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 180 lb (82 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school: | Lynwood (CA) | ||||||||||||
| College: | Carson–Newman | ||||||||||||
| NFL draft: | 1991 / round: 12 / pick: 313 | ||||||||||||
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Darren L. Hughes (born June 3, 1967) is an American former professional football player who played seven seasons in the Arena Football League (AFL) with the Memphis Pharaohs, Connecticut Coyotes, Charlotte Rage, Florida Bobcats and Los Angeles Avengers.[2] He was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the 12th round of the 1991 NFL draft.[3] He played college football at Carson–Newman University. He was also a member of the Ohio Glory and Toronto Argonauts.
Early life and college
[edit]Darren L. Hughes was born on June 3, 1967, in Los Angeles, California.[1] He attended Lynwood High School in Lynwood, California.[1]
He played college football for the Carson–Newman Eagles of Carson–Newman University.[1]
Professional career
[edit]Hughes was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the 12th round, with the 313th overall pick, of the 1991 NFL draft.[1] He was waived on August 20 and then signed to the team's practice squad, where he spent the entire 1991 season.[4][5] He became a free agent after the season and re-signed with the Vikings. In February 1992, the Vikings allocated him to the World League of American Football (WLAF) to play for the Ohio Glory.[6] He totaled six receptions for 32 yards, one interception, and one sack for the Glory during the 1992 WLAF season.[1] Hughes was waived by the Vikings on August 31, 1992.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f "Darren Hughes". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
- ^ "Darren Hughes". arenafan.com. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
- ^ "1991 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
- ^ "Search Results". prosportstransactions.com. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
- ^ "Darren Hughes NFL Transactions". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
- ^ Hartman, Sid (February 15, 1992). "Gophers go out on Olimb". Star Tribune. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
- ^ "Transactions". The Dispatch. September 2, 1992. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
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- American football defensive backs
- Canadian football defensive backs
- Players of Canadian football from California
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