Parker Hughes

Troy Parker Hughes (born January 2, 2003) is an American professional football linebacker for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders and was selected by the Jaguars in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL draft.

Early life Hughes attended Elizabethton High School in Elizabethton, Tennessee. He helped lead the team to two TSSAA BlueCross Bowl state titles and earned Class 4A Mr. Football honors in his senior season. Hughes received little collegiate recruiting attention and walked on to the football team at Middle Tennessee. Hughes missed three games in 2024 after sustaining an injury over the summer but finished with 69 tackles with 2.5 tackles for loss, a hurry and a forced fumble. In 2025, Hughes recorded 100 tackles (three for loss), two interceptions, two pass breakups and two hurries.

Professional career

Hughes was selected in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL draft with the 240th overall pick by the Jacksonville Jaguars. On August 17, 2026, Hughes was placed on injured reserve.