Makhi Hughes brings proven production and contact balance to Oregon’s backfield
Hughes is a **workhorse RB** with a track record of real volume and efficiency, posting back-to-back 1,300-plus-yard seasons at Tulane in 2023 and 2024 before joining Oregon. He combines sturdy size (listed at 5'11", 210) with dependable vision, 5.3 yards per carry over his first two seasons, and enough receiving ability to stay on the field in multiple roles. The concern is context: his 2025 Oregon stat line has been modest so far, so his fit hinges on whether Oregon can fully unlock the same downhill, chain-moving runner that made him one of the more productive backs in the country.
