Darren Hughes (gridiron football)

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Darren Hughes
Personal information
Born: (1967-06-03) June 3, 1967 (age 56)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High school: Lynwood (CA)
College: Carson–Newman (TN)
Position: Wide receiver / Defensive back
NFL Draft: 1991  / Round: 12 / Pick: 313
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career Arena statistics
Receptions:235
Receiving yards:3,102
Receiving TDs:47
Tackles:174.5
Interceptions:9
Player stats at ArenaFan.com

Darren Hughes (born June 3, 1967) is a former American football player who played two seasons in the Arena Football League (AFL) with the Memphis Pharaohs, Connecticut Coyotes, Charlotte Rage, Florida Bobcats and Los Angeles Avengers. [1] He was drafted in the 12th round of the 1991 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings. [2] He played college football at Carson–Newman University. He was also a member of the Ohio Glory and Toronto Argonauts.

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References

  1. "Darren Hughes". arenafan.com. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
  2. "1991 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-05-07.