Cameron Hunt Explained

Cameron Hunt
Current Team:Arlington Renegades
Number:56
Position:Guard
Birth Date:17 December 1994
Birth Place:Corona, California, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lb:305
High School:
(Corona, California)
College:Oregon
Undraftedyear:2017
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statleague:NFL
Statlabel1:Games played
Statlabel2:Games started
Pfr:HuntCa01

Cameron Hunt (born December 17, 1994) is an American football guard for the Arlington Renegades of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Oregon.[1]

Early life

Hunt attended Centennial High School in Corona, California, where he played varsity baseball and football. He played both as an offensive and defensive lineman.[2] He was described as "the best offensive lineman" ever at his high school, and was named the a USA Today 2nd team All-American and Los Angeles Times Lineman of the Year for his senior 2012 season, when he helped lead his team to a 14–2 record and a playoff berth.[3] [4] Hunt initially committed to California on July 8, 2012, but switched his commitment to Oregon on February 6, 2013, choosing the Ducks over California, Oregon State, UCLA, Michigan, and Nebraska.

College career

Freshman season (2013)

Hunt started the last seven games of Oregon's 2013 season, becoming the team's first true freshman starter on the offensive line since 1997, although he had some playing time in all 13 games. He debuted at the right tackle position against Washington State, but switched to right guard for the rest of the season.[5]

Sophomore season (2014)

Hunt continued to play a key role in Oregon's young offensive line, as he was the most experienced offensive lineman remaining at Oregon. He helped lead the Ducks to the 2015 College Football Playoff National Championship, a loss to Ohio State.

Junior season (2015)

Hunt started all games except that against Georgia State.

Senior season (2016)

Hunt started all 12 games at the right guard position, and received the Ed Moshofsky Trophy for the Team's Outstanding Offensive Lineman. He also received the Pancake Club Award for the Most Pancake Blocks.

Professional career

Denver Broncos

Hunt went undrafted in the 2017 NFL draft, and signed with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent on May 12, 2017. He was waived by the team on September 2, 2017.

San Francisco 49ers

Hunt was signed to the San Francisco 49ers practice squad on November 14, 2017.

Oakland Raiders

Hunt was signed by the Oakland Raiders on May 17, 2018.[6] He was waived on September 1, 2018.[7] He was re-signed to the active roster on December 11, 2018.[8]

Hunt was waived on April 30, 2019,[9] but was re-signed on August 17, 2019.[10] He was waived/injured during final roster cuts on August 30, 2019,[11] and reverted to the team's injured reserve list on September 1.

Birmingham Stallions

Hunt was drafted by the Birmingham Stallions in the 2022 USFL draft.[12]

Los Angeles Chargers

On August 8, 2022, Hunt signed with the Los Angeles Chargers.[13] He was waived on August 22.

Arlington Renegades

On November 17, 2022, Hunt was drafted by the Arlington Renegades of the XFL.[14]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cameron Hunt Biography . NFL.com . National Football League . January 3, 2019.
  2. Web site: Cameron Hunt . MaxPreps . MaxPreps . January 3, 2019.
  3. Web site: Sondheimer . Eric . The Times' lineman of the year: Cameron Hunt of Corona Centennial . Los Angeles Times . January 3, 2019.
  4. Web site: Cameron Hunt – The Spring League . The Spring League . January 3, 2019.
  5. Web site: Cameron Hunt – Football – University of Oregon . University of Oregon . January 3, 2019.
  6. Web site: Raiders Sign Guard Cameron Hunt. Raiders.com. May 17, 2018. January 13, 2019.
  7. Web site: Oakland Raiders announce roster transactions – 9.1.18. Raiders.com. September 1, 2018. January 13, 2019.
  8. Web site: Raiders announce transactions – 12.11.18. Raiders.com. December 11, 2018. January 13, 2019. December 12, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181212032058/https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-announce-transactions-12-11-18. dead.
  9. Web site: Oakland Raiders announce transactions – 4.30.19. Raiders.com. April 30, 2019.
  10. Web site: Mosher . Michael . Raiders sign OL Cameron Hunt, release WR Jordan Lasley . raiderswire.today.com . August 18, 2019.
  11. News: Raiders announce transactions – 8.30.19 . Raiders.com . August 30, 2019 . August 30, 2019.
  12. News: USFL Draft 2022: Birmingham Stallions select QB Alex McGough with first pick . WVTM13.com . February 23, 2022 . August 8, 2022.
  13. News: Chargers signing Cameron Hunt . NBCSports.com . August 8, 2022 . August 8, 2022 . August 8, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220808230053/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/08/08/chargers-signing-cameron-hunt/amp/ . dead .
  14. Web site: 2022-11-18 . Rosters for all eight XFL teams: Full draft results and where Vic Beasley, Martavis Bryant landed . 2022-12-30 . ESPN.com . en.