Pugh most recently played for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL).

[4] Pugh ran a 4.48-second 40-yard dash and recorded a 40.5-inch vertical leap during Texas A&M's 2010 Pro Day.

On September 10, 2012, Pugh was signed by the Washington Redskins to replace Jordan Bernstine, who suffered a season-ending injury.

[6][7] He would record his first career sack on Joe Flacco in the Week 14 win against the Baltimore Ravens.

Pugh is the great-great nephew of the late former professional baseball player, Buster Clarkson.