Tedarius Hughes
Freshman defensive back on Syracuse's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′3″ · 180 lb · Miami, FL · Miami Northwestern / Rise Prep Academy
Recruiting
CB recruit
No. 438 nationally · Signed with Syracuse
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 defensive back on Syracuse's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 4-star recruit to Syracuse in 2026.
Tedarius Hughes
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Syracuse4-star out of Miami Northwestern
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Fran Brown
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A four-star recruit at defensive back for Syracuse -- now graded as an All-Conference-caliber prospect in the secondary.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Grades highest in speed and zone coverage.
Syracuse has produced 3 All-Conference defensive backs. 4 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2013. Ifeatu Melifonwu went on to the NFL out of this room (2021).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Syracuse
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive back · Syracuse
Returning around him
- Transfer portal: -10 net (19 in / 29 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Syracuse · Last season: 3-9 · Talent rank #35 · 2026 recruiting class #35
Background
High School: Rated four stars by the 247Sports Composite rankings, Rivals and ESPN … Ranked as the No. 22 safety in the class of 2026 by ESPN and No. 28 by Rivals … Played at Miami Northwestern High School under head coach Teddy Bridgewater … Also played basketball in high school. Personal: Son o...
The secondary · Syracuse
- Braheem Long Jr.42 tackles · 2025
- #12Chris Peal39 tackles · 2025
- #19Cornell Perry37 tackles · 2025
- #1Demetres Samuel Jr.37 tackles · 2025
- #8Tedarius Hughesno box-score line yet
17 more on the roster · Syracuse team page