Nate Hughes

Nate Hughes (born January 18, 1985 in Starkville, Mississippi) is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football at Alcorn State. Hughes has been a member of the Detroit Lions, Kansas City Chiefs, and Jacksonville Jaguars.

College career
Hughes was a four-year starter at Alcorn State, catching 161 passes for 2,415 yards and 19 touchdowns, despite missing most of the 2005 season because of a shoulder injury. He also was a three-time Southwestern Athletic Conference decathlon champion, and a two-time champion in the 400-meter hurdles and the 110-meter hurdles.

Kansas City Chiefs
Hughes was signed, and then released, by the Kansas City Chiefs during the 2008 preseason.

Jacksonville Jaguars
Hughes was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars and although he won a roster spot during training camp, he was cut by the Jaguars on September 21, 2009. He was signed to the practice squad the next day. On December 6, 2009 Hughes, playing in place of the injured Jarett Dillard, caught his first career touchdown pass. It came against the Houston Texans and was a 35 yard pass from quarterback David Garrard. It was his only reception in the game. He was waived/injured on August 8, 2010. He cleared waivers and was place on injured reserve the following day.

After spending the 2010 season on injured reserve, Hughes was waived by Jacksonville on August 1, 2011.

Detroit Lions
On August 3, Hughes was claimed off waivers by the Detroit Lions.

On August 31, Hughes was waived by the Detroit Lions.