Saturday, August 6, 2016

1976 Rookie Profile: Leroy Hughes

Safety
Free Agent
Maryland
"Signed as a free agent, Hughes was a four-year letterman. A versatile performer, he earned a freshman letter as a tailback and three other letters as a defensive end despite his size. Hughes was credited with 126 tackles in his last two years at end, 70 solos and 56 assists. He had 19 tackles for 86 yards in opponent losses, nine quarterback sacks and six fumble recoveries. As a tailback, he rushed 47 times, averaging 4.1 yards, caught five passes, scored a touchdown and scored a two-point conversion.
Hughes played in the Peach, Liberty and Gator Bowls. He runs a 4.8 40 and bench presses 255. A driver education major, he was All-ACC in 1975.
He was a standout running back and punter at Central Dauphin in Harrisburg, PA. An All-Big 33 selection, Hughes did not enroll in college until 1972. Nicknamed 'Mini-tank,' his hometown is Harrisburg."

-1976 New York Jets Media Guide

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