2024: Senior
Played in all 10 games as a regular in the defensive line rotation ... collected nine tackles, two sacks, two tackles for loss, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries ... posted three tackles, a sack, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery in the win at Briar Cliff ... notched a sack in the win at Midland.

2023: Junior
Played in all 10 games ... collected 14 total tackles and four for a loss ... had 1.5 sacks ... brought down three tackles, one for loss, and a sack at Jamestown on Sept. 9. 

2022: Sophomore
Made a leap forward and saw extensive action along the defensive line ... collected nine tackles, a sack and a fumble recovery ... notched a sack in the win at Briar Cliff on Nov. 5.

High School
Prepped at Columbine High School (Colo.) … coached by Andy Lowry … lettered three times and started for one … served as team captain for one year … helped the Rebels to a state playoff appearance as a senior … played basketball for two years.

Personal
Born in Denver, Colo., on September 1, 2001 … son of Stephen Sr. and Veronica Hughes … has an older sister Alexis … enjoys fishing, camping and hiking.