Versatile Veteran RB with Leadership Grit Amid Furman's Struggles
Bailor Hughes, Furman's 5'11", 211-lb senior RB from Knoxville, TN, posted 28 carries for 104 yards (3.7 avg) in 2024 but zero TDs as the Paladins limped to a 3-8 record (2-5 SoCon); a high school phenom with 2,622 all-purpose yards, 26 TDs, and 9 INTs across multiple roles, he's transitioned from WR to RB with captain-level intensity and multi-positional smarts[1][6]. No major injury flags, his selfless hustle and academic honors (2024 SoCon Honor Roll) make him a culture-fit gem for teams needing reliable depth, special teams ace, and locker-room leader—perfect for gritty contenders eyeing FCS talent[1].
