Jeffrey Hughley (born March 3, 1985) is a former

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. He was signed as an

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by the

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in 2010. He finished the season with over 1,000 and 28 touchdowns as a receiver.

College career

Jeff Hughley attended

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. He holds the record for most receiving yards in a career or a season. He was also a great kick returner. He was named 2nd Team All-

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in 2003.

Professional career

Tulsa Talons

Hugley played for the

who were a member of the

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from 2007 to 2009, winning the af2 Ironman of the Year Award in 2007. He helped the Talons to a 2007

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victory, earning game MVP.

Colorado Crush

After an impressive rookie season with the Talons, Hughley signed with the

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of the

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, but he was waived after training camp.

Return to Tulsa Talons

During his

rookie season in 2010 with the Talons, Hughley helped the Talons capture the Southwest division title before losing to

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in the Conference semi-finals. Hughley was named to his first All-Ironman team, a team made up of the league's best two-way players.

Jacksonville Sharks

In 2011 Hughley signed with the

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and was a key figure in their run to capture the

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title by defeating the

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, the first in Sharks franchise history. For his on the field performance he was named to the All-Ironman team.

Philadelphia Soul

In 2012 Hughley joined the

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and set the Soul's single-season record for kickoff return and combined kick return yards (1,865) and was selected to his third consecutive All-Ironman Team.

Return to Jacksonville

Hughley signed with the Jacksonville Sharks for the 2013 season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On May 2, 2013, Hughley signed with the

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Oklahoma Defenders

On February 7, 2014, Hughley signed with the

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Another return to Jacksonville

On June 30, 2014, the Sharks activated Hughley after having him placed on league suspension the whole season.

References

External links

Jacksonville Sharks Bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Hughley, Jeff 1985 births Living people American football wide receivers American football defensive backs American football return specialists Averett University alumni Tulsa Talons players Jacksonville Sharks players Players of American football from Chesapeake, Virginia Philadelphia Soul players Oklahoma Defenders players