Hughes is a 5-foot, 185 lbs, senior defensive back from Logandale, Nev.
In Eastern Oregon’s 8-7 season ending conference win over Carroll College, Hughes recorded six solo tackles, four assisted tackles and one interception. On special teams, be blocked a Carroll punt that led to a safety.
Also nominated and listed in alphabetical order; Tristen Alesi of College of Idaho, Chase Bertelsen of Rocky Mountain College, Jason Ferris of Montana Western, Drew Melton of Carroll College and Connor Wines of Montana Tech.