Van Hughes was drafted No. 135 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1984 NFL Draft out of Texas State. 8 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #135
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1984
- NFL games
- 8
The pick
How Van Hughes came off the board in 1984.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Texas State
Pac-12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
8 regular-season games
- Games played
- 8
- Final season
- 19873 years after the draft
Around pick 135
Who came off the board on either side of Van Hughes.
East Carolina
Texas A&M
Youngstown State
Iowa
Texas State in the 1984 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Van Hughes in the 1984 NFL Draft
Van Hughes is a Defensive end out of Texas State selected No. 135 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1984 NFL Draft. 8 regular-season games Texas State has produced 17 NFL draft picks since 1982.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Van Hughes drafted?
Van Hughes was selected No. 135 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1984 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/van-hughes.
What college did Van Hughes play for?
Van Hughes played college football at Texas State in the Pac-12. See every Texas State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/texas-state-bobcats.
How did Van Hughes's NFL career turn out?
8 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/van-hughes.