Aaron Hunt (gridiron football) explained

Aaron Hunt
Birth Date:19 June 1980
Birth Place:Houston, Texas, U.S.
Number:99
Status:Active
Import:yes
Position1:Defensive tackle
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lb:270
College:Texas Tech
Nfldraftedyear:2003
Nfldraftedround:6
Nfldraftedpick:194
Nfldraftedteam:Denver Broncos
Playing Team1:Denver Broncos
Playing Team2:Arizona Cardinals
Playing Team3:Miami Dolphins
Playing Team4:Denver Broncos*
Playing Team5:Hamburg Sea Devils
Playing Years6:
Playing Team6:BC Lions
Playing Team7:Montreal Alouettes
Career Footnotes:*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career Highlights:
Cfl:880

Aaron Hunt (born June 19, 1980) is an American former professional football defensive tackle.

College career

Hunt attended Texas Tech University and played for the Texas Tech Red Raiders football team. He set a Big 12 record for most career sacks with 34, and it would stand until 2022 when it was equaled by Iowa State's Will McDonald.

Professional career

Denver Broncos (first stint)

In 2003, Hunt was selected in the sixth round (194th overall) by the Denver Broncos in the 2003 NFL draft.[2] He was released by Denver on September 4, 2003.

Arizona Cardinals

Hunt spent the last 3 weeks of the 2003 season on the Arizona Cardinals practice squad.

Miami Dolphins

In 2004, Hunt spent training camp with the Miami Dolphins but was waived on August 27.

Denver Broncos (second stint)

In 2005, Hunt re-signed with the Broncos in March 2005 and spent a season in NFL Europa. There, he played with the Hamburg Sea Devils and recorded 3 sacks and 23 total tackles. Hunt was waived by Denver on August 27.

BC Lions

In May 2006, Hunt was signed as a free agent by the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League and had a great first year. Hunt won the CFL's Most Outstanding Rookie Award and Jackie Parker Trophy for best rookie in the West Division. Hunt was named a 2006 West Division All-Star, and was a member of the Lions 2006 Grey Cup championship team.

Montreal Alouettes

After becoming a free agent in 2012, Hunt signed with the Montreal Alouettes on February 21, 2012.[3] Hunt was released by Montreal on July 24, 2012, after four games, recording 4 tackles and 0 sacks in that span.[4]

Personal life

Hunt is the younger brother of linebacker Reggie Hunt. The elder Hunt retired in 2011 after stints with the Edmonton Eskimos, Montreal Alouettes and Saskatchewan Roughriders.[5]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Book: Dolphins 2004 Media Guide . 302 .
  2. Web site: 2003 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-03-27 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  3. Web site: Alouettes go Hunt-ing, sign DT . 2017-08-23 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150923202246/http://www.cfl.ca/article/alouettes-go-hunt-ing-sign-dt . 2015-09-23 . dead .
  4. https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=401352 Alouettes release former league all-star DT Hunt
  5. Web site: The Canadian Press. Linebacker Hunt retires as a member of the Roughriders. TSN.ca. TSN. 28 October 2011.