Jerry Hughes was drafted No. 31 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2010 NFL Draft out of TCU. 225 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 68 career approximate value
2010 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 31 · #31 overall
Jerry Hughes TCU Draft
Jerry Hughes was drafted No. 31 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2010 NFL Draft out of TCU. 225 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 68 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #31
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2010
- NFL games
- 225
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 683rd at TCU
The pick
How Jerry Hughes came off the board in 2010.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
TCU
Mountain West at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 255 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 17 prospect93.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
225 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 68 career approximate value
- Games played
- 225
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 683rd among TCU picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 34% of career value
- Final season
- 202414 years after the draft
Around pick 31
Who came off the board on either side of Jerry Hughes.
Boise State
California
Florida State
Indiana · 2× Pro Bowl
TCU in the 2010 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from TCU
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jerry Hughes in the 2010 NFL Draft
Jerry Hughes is a Defensive end out of TCU selected No. 31 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2010 NFL Draft. 225 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 68 career approximate value TCU has produced 103 NFL draft picks since 1980.
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 Jerry Hughes drafted?
Jerry Hughes was selected No. 31 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2010 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 31). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2010/jerry-hughes.
What college did Jerry Hughes play for?
Jerry Hughes played college football at TCU in the Mountain West. See every TCU draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/tcu-horned-frogs.
How did Jerry Hughes's NFL career turn out?
225 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 68 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2010/jerry-hughes.