MikeHughes
CBCB#21UCF
5'10" • 189lbs • 29y/oDraft Eligibility:2018
- Overall Grade '17
- 88
- 11th/473 - CBs
- Snap Count '17
- 705
- 102nd/1396 - CBs
- Interceptions '17
- 4
- 15th/473 - CBs
- Pass Breakups '17
- 9
- 37th/473 - CBs
Mike
Hughes
CB
#21
|
UCF
Summary Bio
Summary Bio
Last updated: 10/30/2026
Mike Hughes was a cornerback for the Atlanta Falcons who earned a 88.0 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2017 season, 11th among 473 qualified cornerbacks. His PFF coverage grade of 89.7 ranked 8th among 473 qualified cornerbacks. His run-defense grade of 62.3 ranked 381st at the position.
He recorded 4 interceptions on the season. Hughes broke up 9 passes in coverage. He allowed a 34.9 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 30 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 38 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.
Career
Career
Teams
Year
Atlanta Falcons
2023 - Present
Detroit Lions
2022
Kansas City Chiefs
2021
Minnesota Vikings
2018 - 2020
UCF Knights
2017
North Carolina Tar Heels
2015
PFF Grades
PFF Grades
2017
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
88.0
AVG
11th/473 CBs
COVERAGE GRADE
89.7
AVG
8th/473 CBs
PASS RUSH GRADE
60.0
AVG
167th/473 CBs
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
62.3
AVG
381st/473 CBs
Highest Graded Games
Highest Graded Games
vs CTUN
82.5
Week 11, 2017
vs FLSO
78.9
Week 13, 2017
@ OHCI
75
Week 6, 2017
Lowest Graded Games
Lowest Graded Games
@ VAPI
48.8
Week 12, 2015
vs NCAT
53.2
Week 2, 2015
@ NCST
55.3
Week 13, 2015
Grades by Game
Grades by Game
There's no Grades by Game data available for this player.
Season Stats
Season Stats
2017
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
SOLO TACKLES
38
111th/473 CBs
INTERCEPTIONS
4
15th/473 CBs
TOTAL PRESSURES
2
72nd/473 CBs
RECEPTIONS ALLOWED
30
339th/473 CBs
Defense
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Rank
111
th
Solo Tackles
38
350
th
Assists
2
35
th
Forced Fumbles
1
112
th
Stops
12
85
th
Sacks
0
280
th
Missed Tackles
6
15
th
Interceptions
4
15
th
Passer Rating Allowed
34.9
26
th
Yards per Reception Allowed
9.1
72
nd
Total Pressures
2
37
th
PBUs
9
339
th
Receptions Allowed
30
Rank
102
nd
Total Snaps
705
160
th
Run Defense Snaps
303
440
th
Pass Rush Snaps
1
53
rd
Coverage Snaps
401
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