2016 Football
Roster
Russell HUGHES
- Height:
- 6-3
- Weight:
- 309
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Gaffney, S.C.
Converted defensive lineman who will begin the 2016 season as a reserve offensive lineman … Has the size and strength to earn more playing time at his new position.
2015 at Gardner-Webb: Moved to the offensive line midway through the season … Saw action at guard in two games … Played 19 total snaps … Had a season-high 14 snaps in the win over ETSU (11/14). 2014 at GWU: Played in five games as a reserve nose guard and tackle … Made one stop, an assisted tackle at Furman (8/30) in the season opener. 2013 at GWU: Played in seven games … Had a pair of tackles on the season, collecting one against Point (9/28) and at Presbyterian (11/23).
High School: Played at Gaffney (S.C.) High under Coach Dan Jones … Helped Indians to a 12-3 record and the 2012 South Carolina Class 4A Division I State Championship … Part of a dominant defense that held teams to just 17.5 ppg in the playoffs … Collected 31 total tackles (17 solo), 4.0 sacks (minus-42 yards) and posted six quarterback pressures … Recovered one fumble and broke up a pass in 2012 … Was part of a Gaffney team that posted a 14-1 record and a runner-up finish in the 2011 state championship game … 2011 Indians were ranked as high as No. 2 nationally during the regular season … Had 11 tackles as a junior.
