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Draft Scouting Report
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Summary
Parker Hughes is a safety-turned-linebacker who increased his production in each season at Middle Tennessee.
About
- Pre-draft: 4.40-second 40-yard dash at his pro day
- 2025: Second-team All-Conference USA
Strengths
- Smart, experienced player who stays in position and rarely looks out of place.
- Quick and active, allowing him to cover ground, hold up in coverage and make tackles in space.
Weaknesses
- Can struggle taking on blockers head-on due to limited strength.
- Needs to shed blocks faster to avoid getting stuck and missing plays.
Top Parker Hughes News
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Jaguars' Parker Hughes: Headed to Jacksonville
The Jaguars selected Hughes in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 240th overall.
Hughes finished out his college career at Middle Tennessee with his best showing in 2025, racking up 75 tackles (26 solo) and dropping his missed tackle rate to a career-best 6.5 percent, compared to a 13.4 percent the year prior. Hughes reportedly posted a 4.40 40-yard dash time at his pro day, which is important for an undersized linebacker at 6-foot, 228 pounds. He'll also likely be asked to help out on special teams to warrant his spot on the 53-man roster.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-1, 225 lbs |
| Birthplace: Elizabethton, TN |
| Age: 23 |