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Makhi Hughes Houston
File RB-21 · National rank 269 · 2027 class

Makhi Hughes

Houston ·RB ·Sr ·2027 Draft · Birmingham, Ala.
6'0"Height 210 lbWeight
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Quick Notes
Makhi Hughes is a senior running back who landed at Houston after stops at Oregon and Tulane and projects as a starter. He profiles as a quality college player and fringe pro prospect.
Agent / Representation
Status Represented Confirmed
AgencyRubicon Talent
SourceListed on Rubicon Talent official client roster (Houston).
Verified2026-07-15
Board Standing
#21 RB / 1014
#269 Overall / 15102
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Scouting Verdict

Productive All-AAC bell-cow at Tulane (1,401 yds/15 TD in 2024) but a lost 2025 at Oregon (17 carries, redshirt after 4 games) sits him on a UDFA-range board. Talent is real; a reclamation year at Houston is the bet — earned, not inflated.

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RB Keys 2025 · Oregon Ducks
70
Rush Yds
Better than 36% of 586 RBs
0
TD
Better than 20% of 580 RBs
4.1
YPC
Better than 34% of 564 RBs
Recruiting
★★★
Stars
#1156
National
#88
Position
#46
State
High SchoolHuffman HS
HometownBirmingham, Ala.
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Career Production 3 college seasons
YearTeamGPRush YdsTDYPC
2025 Oregon Ducks — 7004.1
2024 Tulane Green Wave — 1401155.3
2023 Tulane Green Wave — 137875.3
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Transfer (2 stints)
Tulane→Oregon→Houston 2026
★★★
Stars
#313
National
#28
Position
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Talent Level
Competitive / Mental
Production Profile
Versatility
Off-Field / Character
Overall Risk