With nothing more left to prove in a UCF football uniform, Knights cornerback Mike Hughes is ready to dip his toes in the waters of the NFL Draft pool. Hughes announced his intention to enter the NFL Draft this spring with a statement share don his Twitter account Monday afternoon.
Hughes’s decision was not a surprising one because he is thought of as one of the top cornerback prospects on the big board for the upcoming NFL Draft later this spring. In addition to his skills on defense, Hughes also brings to the table some energizing special teams potential with his ability to return kicks. That will make him an intriguing prospect as he begins to go through the NFL DRaft prep leading up to the draft.
Thank you Knight Nation!! pic.twitter.com/kv5evNwT4n
— Mike Hughes (@_Bigmikee1) January 8, 2018
Hughes was among the leaders in the AAC this past season with four interceptions (tied with many for third-most among AAC players), with one being returned for a touchdown. That came early on in the season against Maryland. Hughes added three special teams touchdowns this season as well, including one in a regular season finale thriller against USF to help the Knights clinch a spot in the AAC Championship Game.