JuJu Hughes
Juwuane "JuJu" Hughes (born July 19, 1998) is an American football safety who currently plays for the Detroit Lions. He played college football at Fresno State. Early life and high school. Hughes was born in Lemoore, California and grew up in Hanford, California and attended Hanford High School, where he played basketball and football as a defensive back, wide receiver and returner. He missed the first six games of his senior year due to a broken arm finished the season with eight receptions for 175 yards, including a 77-yard touchdown reception. Hughes committed to play college football  at Fresno State over an offer from San Diego State. College career. Hughes was a member of the Fresno State Bulldogs for four seasons. As a junior, Hughes was named second team All-Mountain West Conference after recording 78 tackles with eight passes defended and a conference-leading four interceptions. He had 80 tackles, seven passes defended and two tackles and was named honorable mention All-Mountain West. Hughes finished his collegiate career with 247 tackles, 28 passes defended and seven touchdowns in 52 games played. Professional career. Los Angeles Rams. Hughes was signed by the Los Angeles Rams as  an undrafted free agent following the 2020 NFL Draft on April 26, 2020. He was waived on September 4, 2020, during final roster cuts, and was subsequently signed to the team's practice squad two days later. The Rams elevated Hughes to the active roster on October 3, 2020, and he made his NFL debut the following day in a 17–9 win over the New York Giants. He reverted to the practice squad after the game, and he was promoted to the team's active roster on October 13, 2020. He was waived on January 8, 2022. Detroit Lions. On  January 10, 2022, Hughes was claimed off waivers by the Detroit Lions.