Career
Pugh most recently played for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University. He was selected in the sixth round of the 2010 NFL Draft by the Carolina Panthers.
In college, at Texas Agricultural and Mechanical, Pugh played both cornerback and safety.
He played cornerback as a freshman and junior, and lined up at safety as a sophomore and senior. He totaled 221 tackles, four interceptions, 19 pass deflections, and four forced fumbles.
Carolina Panthers
Pugh ran a 4.48-second 40 yard dash and recorded a 40.5-inch vertical leap during Texas Agricultural and Mechanical"s 2010 Pro Day. He was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the sixth round (202nd overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft.
He was released on August 31, 2012 for final roster cuts before the start of the 2012 season.
Washington Redskins
On September 10, 2012, Pugh was signed by the Washington Redskins to replace Jordan Bernstine, who suffered a season-ending injury. The Redskins released Pugh on October 15, 2013. He was re-signed on October 22, 2013 to replace a suspended Brandon Meriweather.
He intercepted Peyton Manning in the loss to the Denver Broncos.
Pugh was released again on October 29 after Meriweather returned from suspension. New Orleans Saints
On January 6, 2014, the New Orleans Saints signed Pugh before the Saints" playoff game against the Seattle Seahawks.
He was not re-signed for the 2014 season. Pugh is the great-great nephew of the late former professional baseball player, Buster Clarkson.