#29 Jeremiah Hughes Season 2026

CAREER
Played one season with the Tigers, seeing action in all 13 games as a true freshman in 2023 … Entered the transfer portal in April of 2024 … Played 24 defensive snaps at cornerback and 181 on special teams … Considered a special teams starter for the Tigers as he was part of the kickoff return, kickoff coverage and punt return units in 2023 … Majoring in sports administration.

TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2023)
Appeared in all 13 games as a true freshman … Played defensive snaps in 5 games and contributed on special teams in all 13 contests … Tallied 6 tackles … Had season-high 2 tackles in win over Auburn … Made a tackle in his Tiger Stadium debut vs. Grambling … 1 tackle in games against Alabama, Florida, and Georgia State … Played season-high 24 defensive snaps in win over Army and 7 vs. Auburn … Starter on LSU’s special teams units for kickoff return, kickoff coverage and punt return … Played a total of 181 special teams snaps with a season-high of 20 at Ole Miss.

HIGH SCHOOL
Standout cornerback who made the move from wide receiver to the defensive side of the ball as a junior … A 3-star prospect who is a ranked among the top 5 prep players in the state of Nevada for the Class of 2023 … Helped Bishop Gorman to the 2022 Nevada Class 5A state title with a 70-6 win over Bishop Manogue in championship game, its second straight title and 13th in the past 15 years for the school … Team was ranked as high as No. 5 in the nation by MaxPreps … Bishop Gorman went 12-1 and won the Nevada Class 5A state title in 2021 … Recorded 13 tackles in 2021 followed by 21 tackles, 7 interceptions and 3 pass breakups in 2022 … Born in Arkansas.

JEREMIAH HUGHES’ CAREER HIGHS
Tackles: 2 vs. Auburn, 2023
Tackles for Loss: 0
Sacks: 0
Interceptions: 0
Passes Breakups: 0