Hughes is a 5-foot-10, 185 lbs, junior defensive back from Logandale, Nev.
In Eastern Oregon’s 41-34 overtime win over Carroll College, Hughes recorded eight solo tackles, nine assisted tackles and one pass breakup. Hughes had the game-ending tackle in overtime, stuffing the Carroll running back by himself on 4th and 1 to secure EOU's season ending victory.
Also nominated and listed in alphabetical order; Dareion Bell of Southern Oregon, Christian Hanser of Montana Western, Kendell Jefferson of Rocky Mountain, Drew Melton of Carroll College and Connor Wines of Montana Tech.