Jerry Hughes Jerry Ray Hughes , Jr . ( born August 13 , 1988 ) is an American football player for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League ( NFL ) . He played college football for Texas Christian University , and was recognized twice as a consensus All - American . He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft . Early years . Hughes received three varsity letters in football while attending Austin High School in Fort Bend County , Texas , where he played running back . As a senior in 2006 Jerry rushed for 1 , 412 yards and totaled 19 touchdowns to capture First - team All - District 20 - 5A honors . Hughes also earned First - team All District as a Kick Returner . Hughes also lettered in baseball where he played third base and pitcher . Considered only a two - star recruit out of high - school by recruiting service " Rivals . com " , Hughes failed to draw a lot of attention and only received a few scholarship offers . He picked TCU over Iowa State , Arizona State and North Texas . College career . Hughes accepted an athletic scholarship to attend Texas Christian University , and played for coach Gary Patterson ' s Texas Christian Horned Frogs football team from 2006 to 2009 . Patterson recognized Hughes ' natural athleticism and assigned him jersey number 98 , usually reserved for defensive lineman . Before the season , Patterson worked Hughes in at defensive end , and he was able to earn playing time there as a freshman . Once at TCU , Hughes was one of just four true freshmen to play for the Horned Frogs in 2006 . He recorded his first career sack in a 31 - 17 win over Army . He played in all 13 games as sophomore in 2007 , and recorded at least one tackle in each of those contests . Taking over as a full - time starter as a junior in 2008 , Hughes recorded 15 sacks , 18 . 5 tackles for a loss , 6 forced fumbles , 2 interceptions and returned one of those picks for a touchdown . He led the nation with his 15 sacks . He garnered first - team All - Mountain West Conference ( MWC ) and MWC Defensive Player of the Year honors , and was recognized as a consensus first - team All - American . In 2009 Hughes had a career - high 54 tackles and 11 . 5 sacks ( tied for 7th in NCAA ) . This Season , the Horned Frogs rank first in total defense , allowing just 233 yards per game and are sixth in the nation with 12 . 4 points allowed per game . He was a first - team All - Mountain West selection again , and was recognized as a unanimous first - team All - American . Additionally he was named the MWC Defensive Player of the Year for the second time in two years . His career totals now include 28 . 5 sacks , 139 total tackles , 39 tackles - for - loss and seven forced fumbles . Hughes earned his bachelor ' s degree in communications from TCU in 2010 . Professional career . 2010 NFL Draft . Since Hughes was selected by the Indianapolis Colts 31st overall in the 2010 NFL Draft , he recorded a total of 6 tackles in only 2 games as a rookie . He is the first TCU Horned Frog selected in the first round of an NFL Draft since LaDainian Tomlinson went fifth overall to the San Diego Chargers in the 2001 NFL Draft , and the first TCU defensive player selected in the first round since Bob Lilly , who was selected 13th overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1961 NFL Draft . Indianapolis Colts . During his rookie season of 2010 , Hughes appeared in 12 games making 6 tackles . In 2011 , Hughes appeared in 12 games ( started 1 ) making 13 tackles and 1 sack . On November 16 , 2012 , Hughes was fined $ 21 , 000 for a late hit against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 10 . He finished the 2012 season by appearing in all 16 games ( started 6 ) with 32 tackles , 1 pass defended , and 4 sacks . Buffalo Bills . On April 29 , 2013 , the Colts traded Hughes to the Buffalo Bills for linebacker Kelvin Sheppard . Hughes finished his first season with the Bills by making 46 tackles , 10 sacks and 2 forced fumbles in 16 games ( 1 started ) . He was also named to the USA Today All - Joe Team .