Jed Hughes Explained

Jed Hughes
Coach Years1:1972 - 1973
Coach Team1:Stanford (GA)
Coach Years2:1974 - 1975
Coach Team2:Michigan (LB)
Coach Years3:1977 - 1981
Coach Team3:UCLA (DC)
Coach Years4:1982 - 1983
Coach Team4:Minnesota Vikings (DB)
Coach Years5:1984 - 1988
Coach Team5:Pittsburgh Steelers (LB)
Coach Years6:1989
Coach Team6:Cleveland Browns (LB)

Jed Hughes is a former American football coach. Hughes worked as a graduate assistant for Stanford University football program from 1972 to 1973. In 1974, he joined Bo Schembechler's staff at the University of Michigan as a linebacker coach. He remained at Michigan for two seasons. In 1977, he joined Terry Donahue's staff at UCLA. He was UCLA's defensive coordinator from 1977 to 1981. In 1982, Hughes was hired as the secondary coach for the Minnesota Vikings. After two seasons with Minnesota, Hughes joined Chuck Noll's staff as the linebackers coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers. After five years with the Steelers, he finished his football coaching career with the Cleveland Browns in 1989.[1] [2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jed Hughes Biography. Spencer Stuart.
  2. News: How Jed Hughes Became The Sports Industry's Most Valuable Connector. Jason Belzer. Forbes. September 12, 2016. February 5, 2020.
  3. News: Hughes helps owners select new executives. The Buffallo News. December 11, 2016. B3. Newspapers.com.