Jackson Hughes brings freshman size and run-game pop to Tennessee Tech’s front five
In the 2026 season, Jackson Hughes is a 6-foot-5, 295-pound freshman offensive lineman for Tennessee Tech, giving the Golden Eagles a long, sturdy frame and the kind of bulk that plays in a hurry-up, physical run game[2][5][6]. Recruiting and roster listings suggest he’s a true developmental lineman with SEC-area roots and clear power traits, while camp notes describe him as a powerful blocker with brute strength and physicality at the point of attack[1]. He looks like a fit for a team that wants nastiness up front and is willing to coach up a young lineman rather than buy finished product[1][2].
