File RB-21 · National rank 269 · 2027 class
Makhi Hughes
6'0"Height
210 lbWeight
Representation
Rubicon Talent
Confirmed
Rubicon Talent
Confirmed
My Grade
6.6/10
Priority UDFA
Current · UDFA Territory
6.3 Floor
range 0.5
Ceiling 6.8
6.8/10
Day 3 Caliber
Ceiling · +0.2
6.3/10
Priority UDFA
Floor · −0.3
Ceiling: Projected 2026 starter (RB1) — real opportunity to climb; close to ceiling (+0.2) · Big 12 draft-temper · RB devalued (ceiling capped).
Floor: Proven starter — high, stable floor · returning-starter role secures it; downside −0.3.
Grade not yet reviewed
8.9+
Round 1 Caliber
7.8+
Day 2 Caliber
6.7+
Day 3 Caliber
5.6+
Priority UDFA
4.4+
UDFA
3.3+
Long Shot
2.2+
Raw Prospect
1.1+
Deep Project
0.0+
Non-Prospect
Grade History
6.6
2025
Re-graded after each season · 2025 is the beta baseline.
Scouting Notes
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.
Draft Projection & Mocks
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NFL Mock Draft Database Jan 4, 2026Makhi Hughes 2027 NFL Mock Draft Profile — RB - NFL Mock Draft Database
Scouting Reports & Mentions
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Sports Illustrated Jul 10, 2026Why Willie Fritz Believes Makhi Hughes will Thrive in Houston's Offense - Sports Illustrated
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Sports Illustrated Oct 2, 2025Will Makhi Hughes Transfer From Oregon? New Report Sheds Light On Future - Sports Illustrated
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Sports Illustrated Aug 23, 2025Where Oregon Ducks' Makhi Hughes Ranks In College Football's Top Running Backs - Sports Illustrated
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Draft Wire Aug 14, 2025Makhi Hughes: Preseason scouting report on the new Oregon running back - Draft Wire
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Sports Illustrated Aug 7, 2025Oregon Ducks' Ra'Shaad Samples On Transfer Makhi Hughes, Running Back Depth Chart - Sports Illustrated
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Sports Illustrated Jul 6, 2025Oregon Ducks' Dillon Thieneman, Makhi Hughes Ranked Among Top-50 Players in College Football - Sports Illustrated