Kevin Hughes 6'4” 302
T, Southeastern Louisiana
Rankings: Ranked 24th at offensive tackle by Pro Football Weekly. Priority free agent – should make an NFL training camp. Ranked 26th by NFLDraftScout, 309th overall. Seventh round/free agent grade.
Biography/honors:
2010: Second team all-Southland Conference. Started all 11 games at left tackle, with 47 knockdowns. Allowed two sacks in 434 passing plays. Graded at 80% or better in 9 games. Started in 35 consecutive games. First player from the school invited to the NFL Combine since it re-started its football program in 2003.
2009: Honorable mention all-Southland Conference. Started all 11 games at left tackle.
2008: Honorable mention all-Southland Conference. Started all 12 games at right tackle.
2007: Played in 10 games. Started twice at right tackle.
2006: Redshirted.
Major: General studies.
Injuries:
None reported.
NFL Combine Stats:
5.36 40
4.97 short shuttle (bottom 10)
8.29 3-cone drill (third worst)
29.5 vertical jump
7”11” broad jump (bottom 10)
22 bench presses (bottom 10)
2011 Combine averages for offensive linemen:
5.34 40, 4.74 short shuttle, 7.78 3-cone, 28” vertical, 26-27 bench presses
Positives: Very durable, solid worker with some upside. Athletic with a growing frame. Moves fairly well and can block in space. Strong enough to stop defensive ends in their tracks with his punch and leverage. Good hands and hand placement. Impressive run blocker who can wall off defenders. A real mauler; defenders are done once he gets his hands on them. Could be a strong pass blocker with some technique work. Pass protects with good effort and uses his size to carry rushers around the pocket.
Negatives: Lacking in bulk and strength and can get tossed around. Must refine technique. Plays too tall. Stops his feet. Plays back on his heels and crosses his feet to catch up with wide rushers. Poor lateral range, quickness and recovery speed. Weak punch. May be overwhelmed by speed of NFL. Does not understand how to position himself or how to get leverage. Not an aware blocker, will let late rushers into backfield. Played against poor competition. Outbenched at the Combine by several of the small RBs. May have to play inside at the next level.
Compares to: Ryan Lilja.
Fun Facts: Hughes' high school alma mater, Karr High in New Orleans, has also produced NFL players Patrick Surtain and Robert Royal. He had to finish his high school career in Amite, La., 75 miles away, due to Hurricane Katrina.
RamView: Instead of the Cactus Bowl, all of the Rams' scouts seem to have gone to the NFLPA All-Star Game (formerly Texas vs. The Nation Game) this year; Hughes is at least the third UDFA they have signed who played in that game. His size and athleticism got him here; how well he takes coaching in camp will determine how long he stays. Early returns have been positive.
Sources: Pro Football Weekly 2011 Draft Guide, NFLDraftScout.com, Southeastern Louisiana Athletics, CBS Sports, Great Blue North Draft Report, RookieDraft.com, ESPN
Photo: JRO Sports Advisors
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