Hughes returns to New England after spending three seasons with the Patriots (2020-22) as an offense assistant. He spent the 2023 season at the University of Washington as a quality control coach on offense. Prior to joining New England in 2020, Hughes spent two seasons (2018-19) as the head coach at Bountiful High School in Utah. Before that position, he spent three seasons (2014-16) as head coach of the Division II Minot State in North Dakota. He came to Minot State after spending the 2013 season at Ohio State, where he served as a quality control assistant and also worked with the quarterbacks. Hughes spent nine seasons at Snow College as head coach (2011-12), offensive coordinator (2005-10) and wide receivers/tight ends coach (2004). Hughes played wide receiver at Snow College during his collegiate career.
