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A Verona, N.J., native, Hughes was an honorable mention AP All-American selection in 1976 and was a first-team ECAC selection in 1976 and 1978. He was the co-captain of the team in 1977 and had 10 career interceptions for 222 yards. Hughes' 113 tackles made him the leading tackler on the undefeated 1976 team and he added five interceptions (eighth-best single-season mark) for 133 yards. The 1976 Scarlet defense led the nation in total defense, rushing defense and scoring defense. He was named the ABC Defensive Player of the Game in the season-ending win over Colgate.