Is Michael Hughes starting?
Michael Hughes is listed 3rd string at RDE for Washington State Cougars.
Michael Hughes is listed RDE #3 for Washington State at 60 OVR.
See full Washington State Cougars depth chart ›Depth at RDE · Washington State Cougars
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The Story
Making His Case
In 2025: 7 tackles, 1 TFL, 0 sacks. That's 1% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 60 overall (Depth tier).
- Jersey
- #5
- Class
- RS JR
- Height
- 6'4"
- Weight
- 241 lbs
Career Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Why this rating?
On a 78-rated defense; 45th-percentile production (×0.85 for competition level) put them -6 vs unit starters → 60.
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
2026 Game Log
Sep 6LWASHTKL 1
- TKL
- 1
- SOLO
- 1
- SACK
- 0
- INT
- 0
- PD
- 1
Final L 24-10
| OPP | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6 | LWASH | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Michael Hughes's 2026 game-by-game stat log.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.