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Ernie Hughes
Ernie Hughes is a former center out of Notre Dame, selected by the San Francisco 49ers with the 79th overall pick (round 3) in the 1978 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the San Francisco 49ers, Washington Redskins, San Francisco 49ers and New York Giants.
Draft Details
Ernie Hughes Career Stats
- National champion (1977)
- Second-team All-American (1977)
Career Totals
| Games played | Games started | Fumble recoveries |
|---|---|---|
| 45 | 29 | 2 |
Career History
- San Francisco 49ers (1978–1979)
- Washington Redskins (1980)
- San Francisco 49ers (1980)
- New York Giants (1981–1983)
Born: Boise, Idaho, U.S. · Height: 6-3 · Weight: 259 lb
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |  HOU |
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| 1 | 2 |  KC |
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DE |  Kentucky |
| 1 | 3 |  NO |
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WR |  Florida |
| 1 | 5 |  BUF |
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RB |  Oklahoma State |
| 1 | 6 |  GB |
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WR |  Stanford |
| 1 | 7 |  SF |
 Ken MacAfee |
TE |  Notre Dame |
| 1 | 8 |  CIN |
 Ross Browner |
NT | Notre Dame |
| 1 | 9 |  SEA |
 Keith Simpson |
DB |  Memphis |
| 1 | 10 |  NYG |
 Gordon King |
OT | Stanford |
| 10 | 1 | HOU |
 Johnnie Dirden |
WR | Sam Houston State |
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