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Aaron Hunt (gridiron football)

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Aaron Hunt
No. 99
Born: (1980-06-19) June 19, 1980 (age 44)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Career information
CFL statusAmerican
Position(s)DT
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight270 lb (120 kg)
CollegeTexas Tech
NFL draft2003, round: 6, pick: 194
Drafted byDenver Broncos
Career history
As player
2003Denver Broncos*
2003Arizona Cardinals*
2004Miami Dolphins*[1]
2005Denver Broncos*
2005Hamburg Sea Devils
20062011BC Lions
2012Montreal Alouettes
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards

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

College career

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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

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Denver Broncos (first stint)

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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

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

Miami Dolphins

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

Denver Broncos (second stint)

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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

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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

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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

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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]

References

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  1. ^ Dolphins 2004 Media Guide (PDF). p. 302.
  2. ^ "2003 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
  3. ^ "Alouettes go Hunt-ing, sign DT". Archived from the original on September 23, 2015. Retrieved August 23, 2017.
  4. ^ Alouettes release former league all-star DT Hunt
  5. ^ The Canadian Press. "Linebacker Hunt retires as a member of the Roughriders". TSN.ca. TSN. Retrieved October 28, 2011.
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