Holden Hughes is a playmaking, tackling-first DB with real ball skills for Drake
In the 2024 season, Holden Hughes made 36 tackles, including 24 solo stops, added 1.5 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 1 interception, 4 pass breakups, and a forced fumble for Drake, earning All-Pioneer Football League honorable mention recognition. He’s a 6-foot-2, 180-pound senior/graduation-year defensive back who brings size, physicality, and proven splash-play ability, not just steady coverage. The takeaway: if you want a DB who can hit, compete, and create turnovers, Hughes looks like a strong fit.
