Mike Hughes, a cornerback for the National Football League’s Detroit Lions, was born on February 11, 1997.
Hughes was listed as the Vikings’ fourth cornerback on the depth chart at the start of the season. Hughes induced a fumble on rookie wide receiver Mecole Hardman while returning a kickoff in the Chiefs’ 26-23 loss in week 9.
Holton Hill, a teammate, was able to recover the ball. On January 3, 2020, he was placed on injured reserve due to a neck injury. He finished the season with 45 tackles, nine passes defended two forced fumbles and an interception in 14 games and three starts.
Where did Mike Hughes go to high school?
For New Bern High School, Hughes earned letters in football, track & field, and basketball throughout his high school years. The quarterback for New Bern was Hughes.
As a senior in 2014, Hughes guided his team to an undefeated season and an NCHSAA 4A state championship by passing for 1,263 yards and 10 touchdowns and rushing for 1,355 yards and 22 more.
In the Carolinas Shrine Bowl, he took part, and he was chosen for the all-state squad. Hughes, who was rated as the third-best cornerback in North Carolina, made a commitment to play collegiate football at UNC.
