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Pax Hughes
TE · #47 ·
Transfer
Height6'1"
Weight235 lbs
Est. eligibility3 yrs
Production index
Low
Roster status
RosteredPax Hughes (TE) officially transferred from The University of Southern Mississippi to Nicholls State University
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Last updatedNov 9, 2026, 10:00 AM
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Background
Appeared in 11 games, seeing time at tight end and on special teams... totaled five receptions for 28 yards... best game was in the opening win over No. 5 UIW where he had three catches for 23 yards, including a long of 11 yards. Did not see any action with the program… redshirted in 2023. As a senior, suffered leg injury that threatened to end his final prep campaign; however, managed to return for the Patriots' final two games, including the state title... as a junior, hauled in 15 passes for 241 yards and three touchdowns. Birthday is Feb. 2... parents are Whit and Shelley Hughes... has two siblings, Phillip and Presley... majoring in business.
Hometown
🏴Madison, MS
High schoolMadison-Ridgeland Academy
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Career path
- TransferredPax Hughes (TE) officially transferred from The University of Southern Mississippi to Nicholls State University
- EnteredPortal · 12/9/24, 11:03 AMPax Hughes (TE) officially entered the transfer portal · from The University of Southern Mississippi
Career stats
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | OFF SNAPS | PROD | REC | YDS | YPR | REC TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Nicholls State University | 10 | 1 | -- | Low | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 0 |
| 2025 | Nicholls State University | 11 | 0 | -- | Low | 5 | 28 | 5.6 | 0 |
| 2024 |  The University of Southern Mississippi | 1 | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Career | 22 | 1 | -- | Low | 8 | 59 | 7.4 | 0 |
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Profile last updated Nov 9, 2026