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Mike
Hughes

#21

ATL Falcons

5'10"

189lbs

29y/o

Overall Grade '26

57.9

42nd/72 - CBs

Snap Count '26

19th/117 - CBs

Interceptions '26

6th/72 - CBs

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Mike

Hughes

#21

ATL Falcons

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Last updated: 9/20/2026

Mike Hughes is a cornerback for the Atlanta Falcons who earned a 57.9 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 42nd among 72 qualified cornerbacks. His PFF coverage grade of 58.7 ranked 37th among 72 qualified cornerbacks. His run-defense grade of 54.2 ranked 49th at the position.

He recorded 0 interceptions on the season. Hughes broke up 0 passes in coverage. He allowed a 75.9 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 4 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 2 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.

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

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Season Stats

2026

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

46th/72 CBs

INTERCEPTIONS

6th/72 CBs

TOTAL PRESSURES

11th/72 CBs

RECEPTIONS ALLOWED

17th/72 CBs

Defense

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Solo Tackles

Assists

Forced Fumbles

Stops

Sacks

Missed Tackles

Interceptions

Passer Rating Allowed

75.9

Yards per Reception Allowed

Total Pressures

PBUs

Receptions Allowed

Snaps

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Total Snaps

Run Defense Snaps

Pass Rush Snaps

Coverage Snaps

Mike
Hughes

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