The Pittsburgh Steelers announced the passing of longtime scout and college scouting coordinator Ron Hughes earlier today. The news broke Tuesday morning with the team confirming it a short time ago.
Hughes, a local native born in Charleroi, served as a member of the Steelers’ organization from 2003 to 2015 as their college scouting coordinator. He retired after the ’15 season, replaced by Phil Kreidler, who still holds the position today.
Hughes had a strong relationship with general manager Kevin Colbert. The two worked together in Detroit; Hughes the Director of Player Personnel and Colbert, the Pro Scouting Coordinator from 1990 to 1999 before the Steelers hired him.