He was named the MVP of the 2006 Toyota Gator Bowl after helping the Virginia Tech Hokies defeat the Louisville Cardinals 35–24.
In 2006, the Steelers placed Humes on the practice squad/injured reserve list, ending his season.
On December 21, 2006, Humes was signed to the New York Giants practice squad, whence he was sent to NFL Europe.
[5] After his stint in the NFL, Humes moved back to Virginia Beach, VA.
He worked at Salem High School where he taught Algebra and worked with special needs students, and then as a high school math teacher at Madison Alternative in Norfolk, Virginia.