Aaron Hunt (gridiron football)
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Born: | Denison, Texas | June 19, 1980
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Career information | |
Status | Active |
CFL status | American |
Position(s) | DT |
Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
Weight | 270 lb (120 kg) |
College | Texas Tech |
NFL draft | 2003 / Round: 6 / Pick: 194 |
Drafted by | Denver Broncos |
Career history | |
As player | |
2003 | Denver Broncos (NFL) |
2005 | Hamburg Sea Devils (NFLE) |
2006–2011 | BC Lions (CFL) |
2012 | Montreal Alouettes (CFL) |
Career highlights and awards | |
Aaron Hunt (born June 19, 1980, in Denison, Texas) is a professional Canadian football defensive tackle who most recently played for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League.
College football career[]
Hunt attended Texas Tech University and played for the Texas Tech Red Raiders football team.
Professional football career[]
Denver Broncos[]
In 2003, Hunt was selected in the 6th round (194th overall) by the Denver Broncos in the 2003 NFL Draft. 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 (Hamburg Sea Devils)[]
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.[1] Hunt was released by Montreal on July 24, 2012, after four games, recording 4 tackles and 0 sacks in that span.[2]
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.[3]
References[]
- ^ "Alouettes go Hunt-ing, sign DT". Archived from the original on 2015-09-23. Retrieved 2017-08-23.
- ^ Alouettes release former league all-star DT Hunt
- ^ The Canadian Press. "Linebacker Hunt retires as a member of the Roughriders". TSN.ca. TSN. Retrieved 28 October 2011.
External links[]
- 1980 births
- Living people
- American football defensive linemen
- American players of Canadian football
- Arizona Cardinals players
- BC Lions players
- Canadian football defensive linemen
- Denver Broncos players
- Hamburg Sea Devils players
- Montreal Alouettes players
- People from Denison, Texas
- Players of American football from Texas
- Texas Tech Red Raiders football players
- Canadian Football League Rookie of the Year Award winners