Mike Hughes was drafted No. 30 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2018 NFL Draft out of UCF. 99 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value
2018 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 30 · #30 overall
Mike Hughes UCF Draft
Mike Hughes was drafted No. 30 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2018 NFL Draft out of UCF. 99 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #30
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2018
- NFL games
- 99
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 1713th at UCF
The pick
How Mike Hughes came off the board in 2018.
- Position
- Cornerback CB
- Measurables
- 5'10" · 189 lbs
- Hometown
- New Bern, NC
- Pre-draft board
- No. 23 prospect89.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
99 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value
- Games played
- 99
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 1713th among UCF picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 424% of career value
- Final season
- 20257 years after the draft
Around pick 30
Who came off the board on either side of Mike Hughes.
Virginia Tech
Florida
Georgia
Louisville · 3× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
UCF in the 2018 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other CB picks from UCF
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mike Hughes in the 2018 NFL Draft
Mike Hughes is a Cornerback out of UCF selected No. 30 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2018 NFL Draft. 99 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value UCF has produced 53 NFL draft picks since 1987.
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 Mike Hughes drafted?
Mike Hughes was selected No. 30 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2018 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 30). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2018/mike-hughes.
What college did Mike Hughes play for?
Mike Hughes played college football at UCF in the American Athletic. See every UCF draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ucf-knights.
How did Mike Hughes's NFL career turn out?
99 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2018/mike-hughes.