Jerry Hughes

Indianapolis Colts 31st pick

DE ·

TCU · 2010–2024

225

Games

323

Solo Tackles

Sacks

Interceptions

Jerry Hughes is a former defensive end out of TCU, selected by the Indianapolis Colts with the 31st overall pick (round 1) in the 2010 NFL Draft. He played 225 regular-season games from 2010 to 2024, with the Indianapolis Colts, Buffalo Bills and Houston Texans.

Draft Details

Year

2010

Round

Round 1

Pick

31st overall

Team

Indianapolis Colts

Position

College

TCU

Jerry Hughes Career Stats

Primary starter for 9 seasons.
Ranks 7th in the 2010 draft class in sacks (70).

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
2010	IND	4	3	0	0	0	1	0	0	0
2011	IND	10	6	9	0	1	1	0	0	0
2012	IND	15	29	12	7	4	10	0	1	0
2013	BUF	16	25	14	9	10	18	0	2	2
2014	BUF	15	26	17	12	10	20	0	0	3
2015	BUF	16	29	15	8	5	12	0	4	2
2016	BUF	16	22	17	7	6	11	0	3	1
2017	BUF	15	25	16	10	4	11	0	0	1
2018	BUF	15	22	7	9	7	18	0	1	3
2019	BUF	13	11	9	6	4.5	9	0	3	0
2020	BUF	14	16	10	3	4.5	11	1	3	2
2021	BUF	14	7	10	1	2	7	0	3	2
2022	HOU	16	19	14	10	9	10	1	1	2
2023	HOU	14	16	9	2	3	3	0	0	1
2024	HOU	4	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0
Career		197	258	161	84	70	142	2	21	19

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

NFL Combine Results

Height

6-2

Weight

255 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.65s

Bench Press

26 reps

Vertical Jump

34.5"

Broad Jump

118"

3-Cone Drill

6.99s

Shuttle

4.15s

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