When a player comes out of high school and is signed without a true position, wearing just the label of “ATH,” it can make for a confusing couple of years.
That’s been the case for Zy’Aire Hughes, who signed with Kentucky out of McCracken County High School with a listed position of “athlete.”
He excelled mostly at quarterback for the Mustangs, amassing 4,914 yards and 46 touchdowns to go with 2,779 rushing yards and 53 touchdowns. But he also dabbled at wide receiver and defensive back.
Hughes has tried multiple positions for Kentucky, too. Much of his UK career has been about finding where he fits and where he can help.