Houston Cougars#21 · RB Makhi Hughes
85 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-0
- Weight
- 210 lb
- Class
- Senior
- Hometown
- Birmingham, AL
Makhi Hughes is a RB (#21) for Houston, from Birmingham, AL. In the 2026 season he has 310 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns, 62.0 rushing yards per game over 5 games. He has 54.9 fantasy points (PPR), 11.0 per game. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Rushing yards 17
Rushing TDs 14
Receptions 17
Receiving yards 18
Total TDs 14
Scrimmage yards 17
Efficiency
Yards per carry 10
Yards per catch 18
Fantasy points 16
Receiving usage 17
Carry volume 18
Yards per touch 11
Measurables
Height 14
Weight 13
Frame 14
Experience 17
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- Updates. Recomputed on Mondays once the week's games are final. Corrections are logged in our editorial & corrections policy.
2026 season
310
Rushing yards
2
Rushing TDs
66
Carries
4.7
Yards/carry
7
Receptions
69
Receiving yards
Makhi Hughes career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Att | Rush Yds | TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | HOU | 5 | 66 | 310 | 2 | 7 | 69 | 54.9 |
| 2025 | ORE | 4 | 17 | 70 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 11.4 |
| 2024 | TULN | 14 | 265 | 1401 | 15 | 19 | 176 | 278.7 |
| 2023 | TULN | 14 | 258 | 1378 | 7 | 11 | 67 | 197.5 |
| Career | 37 | 606 | 3159 | 24 | 39 | 336 | 542.5 |
Season totals, 2023 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | RUSH YDS | REC | REC YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | vs UCF | W 27-17 | 27 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| Sep 26 | at Georgia Southern | W 42-28 | 70 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Sep 18 | at Texas Tech | L 26-28 | 71 | 2 | 28 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | vs Southern | W 77-6 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 5 | vs Oregon State | W 33-20 | 98 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
Career timeline
- NowHouston RB: #21
- ClassSenior
- HometownBirmingham, AL
Makhi Hughes: Houston RB profile and stats
Makhi Hughes is a RB (#21) for Houston, from Birmingham, AL. This profile tracks Makhi Hughes's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Houston roster, the Big 12 players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Houston sits in the race, check the live Big 12 standings.
Makhi Hughes in the news
All newsRecapHouston beat UCF 27-17 (Week 5, 2026)Houston beat UCF 27-17 at TDECU Stadium. Now Houston is 4-1, 1-1 in Big 12 play, and UCF is 3-2, 1-1 in Big 12 play.2026-10-03RecapHouston beat Georgia Southern 42-28 (Week 4, 2026)Houston beat Georgia Southern 42-28 at Allen E. Paulson Stadium. Now Houston is 3-1, 0-1 in Big 12 play, and Georgia Southern is 1-3.2026-09-26RecapHouston beat Southern 77-6 (Week 2, 2026)Houston beat Southern 77-6 at TDECU Stadium. Now Houston is 2-0, and Southern is 1-2.2026-09-12
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Makhi Hughes play for?
Makhi Hughes plays for Houston, wearing #21 at RB.
What position does Makhi Hughes play?
Makhi Hughes is a RB for Houston.
How tall is Makhi Hughes?
Makhi Hughes is 6-0 and weighs 210 lb.
What year is Makhi Hughes in?
Makhi Hughes is listed as a senior on the Houston roster.
Where is Makhi Hughes from?
Makhi Hughes is from Birmingham, AL.
How many rushing yards does Makhi Hughes have?
Makhi Hughes has 310 rushing yards in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.