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Steve Simoneau

98 Josh Hughes

  • Position Defensive Tackle
  • Ht./Wt. 6-1 / 229
  • Major Computer Science
  • Class Redshirt Junior
  • Hometown Keystone Heights, FL
  • Highschool Keystone Heights

Biography

2022 Season
  • Played in all 10 games
  • Recorded 12 tackles and assisted on 31 
  • Recorded 3 sacks and recovered 1 fumble
  • Honorable Mention PFL

Fall 2021 Season
  • Saw action in all 10 games, starting six at nose tackle
  • Was credited with 28 total tackles on the season, including 2.5 for loss
  • Had two sacks, one against Marist and the other against Presbyterian
  • Was credited with three QB hurries and one pass breakup
  • Had a season-high six tackles in the game at Morehead State
  • Was selected to the PFL Academic Honor Roll
Spring 2021 Season
  • Was selected to the PFL Academic Honor Roll
  • Saw action in all four games, primarily on special teams
  • Recorded his first tackle in the opener against Davidson
  • Had four tackles in the game against San Diego
2019 Season
  • Saw action in one game, recording a tackle against NC Wesleyan
  • Was named the defensive scout team player of the week for the game against NC Wesleyan
  • Was selected as special teams scout team player of the week for the game against Davidson
  • Was named to the PFL Academic Honor Roll
High School
  • Played for coach Chuck Dickinson a Keystone Heights High
  • Played on the offensive and defensive lines as well as at linebacker
  • Recorded 78 tackles during his senior season, including 46 solo stops
  • Was credited with five sacks and two other tackles for loss
  • Also had a fumble recovery and blocked both a punt and a field goal
  • Earned the Captain Award as well as the Scholastic Award and most Determined/Kip Boutte Award
  • Was named to the All-County team as an offensive lineman and linebacker
  • Was named to the Gainesville Sun’s All-Area second team as a linebacker and offensive lineman
  • Was credited with 54 tackles during his junior season and 60 tackles as a sophomore
  • Was also a two-year letter winner on the basketball team for coach Jay Schofield
  • Averaged four points and 3.8 rebounds per game
  • Was named defensive player of the year for the basketball team
  • Was also an All-County selection in weightlifting for coach Lance Lowery, earning eighth place at the state championship
  • Was the district and regional champion in weightlifting
  • Was a National Honor Society member
  • Chose Stetson over Catawba and Florida Tech
Personal Information
  • Full name is Joshua Kerner Hughes, Jr.
  • Was born on November 7, 2000, in Gainesville
  • Is the son of Josh and Danyel Hughes
  • Has one brother, Jarrett (5/28/2003)
  • Has been involved in stock car racing since the age of four
  • Is a Computer Science major

Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 98

    2019Freshman

    Linebacker
    6'1" 220 lbs
    98
  • 98

    2020-21Redshirt Freshman

    Defensive Tackle
    6'1" 234 lbs
    98
  • 98

    2021Redshirt Freshman

    Defensive Tackle
    6'2" 240 lbs
    98
  • 98

    2022Redshirt Sophomore

    Defensive Tackle
    6'1" 230 lbs
    98
  • 98

    2023Redshirt Junior

    Defensive Tackle
    6'1" 229 lbs
    98