5Michael Hughes
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Bio
Michael Hughes is a 6'4", 239-pound right defensive end from Santa Ana, California. A redshirt junior, Hughes appeared in all 13 games during the 2025 season, accumulating seven tackles, one tackle for loss, and one pass breakup while recording two quarterback hurries. He logged a tackle for loss and pass breakup in the victory over San Diego State, made two tackles at North Texas, and registered single stops against Colorado State, Virginia, and Oregon State. In 2024, Hughes appeared in three contests, including his collegiate debut with three tackles in the season-opening win over Portland State. From Santa Ana HS · Santa Ana, CA.
Michael Hughes started 0 of 13 games in 2025 and appeared in 13.
Player information
ClassRedshirt JuniorHeight6'4"Weight241 lbHometownSanta Ana, CAHigh schoolSanta Ana HSRecruiting2 · No. 2542 national · 2021 classConferencePac-12
Production · 2026 · 1 GP
Defense
1
TACKLES
0
TFL
0
SACKS
Coverage & havoc
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INT
1
PBU
0
QB HUR
Career path
SANTA ANA HSSanta Ana, CA
WASHINGTON STATECurrent roster