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Jerry Hughes # prospect in 2010 NFL Draft.

Jerry Hughes NFL Draft Bio

Jerry Hughes, Jr. (born August 13, 1988) is an American football linebacker for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for Texas Christian University, and was recognized twice as a consensus All-American. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft.

Hughes accepted an athletic scholarship to attend Texas Christian University, and played for coach Gary Patterson's Texas Christian Horned Frogs football team from 2006 to 2009. Patterson recognized Hughes' natural athleticism and assigned him jersey number 98, usually reserved for defensive lineman. Before the season, Patterson worked Hughes in at defensive end, and he was able to earn playing time there as a freshman.

Once at TCU, Hughes was one of just four true freshmen to play for the Horned Frogs in 2006. He recorded his first career sack in a 31-17 win over Army. He played in all 13 games as sophomore in 2007, and recorded at least one tackle in each of those contests.

Taking over as a full-time starter as a junior in 2008, Hughes recorded 15 sacks, 18.5 tackles for a loss, 6 forced fumbles, 2 interceptions and returned one of those picks for a touchdown. He led the nation with his 15 sacks. He garnered first-team All-Mountain West Conference (MWC) and MWC Defensive Player of the Year honors, and was recognized as a consensus first-team All-American.

In 2009 Hughes had a career-high 54 tackles and 11.5 sacks (tied for 7th in NCAA). This Season, the Horned Frogs rank first in total defense, allowing just 233 yards per game and are sixth in the nation with 12.4 points allowed per game. He was a first-team All-Mountain West selection again, and was recognized as a unanimous first-team All-American. Additionally he was named the MWC Defensive Player of the Year for the second time in two years.

His career totals now include 28.5 sacks, 139 total tackles, 39 tackles-for-loss and seven forced fumbles. Hughes earned his bachelor's degree in communications from TCU in 2010.

Draft Year: 2010 NFL Football Draft Prospect Stats for Jerry Hughes

Pre-Rank	Prospect Name	Position Played	Height	Weight
	Jerry Hughes	Defensive End	6 ft 2 in	254 lbs
Round	Selected	Team	School	Hometown
1	31	Indianapolis Colts	TCU	Sugar Land, Texas, United States

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