Tanner Hughes brings a big-frame, JUCO-tested arm to Iowa State’s QB room
A 6-foot-5, 235-pound redshirt junior from Chico, Hughes arrived at Iowa State after a productive two-year run at Butte College, where he completed 61% of his passes for 2,193 yards, 23 touchdowns, and just 3 interceptions in his second season there. His edge is size-plus-efficiency: he’s built to stand in the pocket, protect the ball, and add value with his legs, which makes him a useful depth-chart fit for a team that wants a poised, experienced backup with upside. He’s also been recognized for strong academics at Iowa State, a small but telling sign of reliability.
