Cole Hughes brings steady, rising value to Lehigh’s linebacker room
In the 2025 season, Lehigh linebacker Cole Hughes appeared in 12 games with three starts and finished with 27 tackles, including a season-high seven at Lafayette and a sack against Sacred Heart, which points to a dependable, physical defender who shows up in big spots. At 6-foot-2 and 230 pounds, he fits the classic downhill linebacker mold, and one 2026 preview singled out Lehigh’s linebacker trio—including Hughes—as a unit expected to stay solid after combining for 120 tackles and 9 tackles for loss in 2025. He looks like a smart fit for teams wanting toughness, consistency, and growth upside.
