Van Hughes

Van Hughes, born Curtis Van Hughes on November 14, 1960, is a former American professional football player. He played as a defensive tackle and defensive end for two seasons in the National Football League (NFL), with the St. Louis Cardinals and Seattle Seahawks. Hughes was born in Waco, Texas and attended Axtell High School, where he played high school football as a fullback and gained 1,700 yards. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fifth round of the 1984 NFL draft. Throughout his career, Hughes played a total of eight NFL games, seven with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1986 and one with the Seattle Seahawks in 1987.