Phillip Hunt
 Hunt in December 2008. | |||||||||
| No. 54 – Edmonton Eskimos | |||||||||
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| Position: | Defensive end | ||||||||
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| Born: | January 10, 1986 Fort Worth, Texas | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 248 lb (112 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Fort Worth (TX) Dunbar | ||||||||
| College: | Houston | ||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2009 | ||||||||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||||
| Roster status: | Active | ||||||||
| CFL status: | International | ||||||||
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| Player stats at NFL.com · CFL.ca | |||||||||
Phillip Wayne Hunt, Jr. (born January 10, 1986) is a Canadian football outside linebacker for the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was originally signed by the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2009, and played college football for the Houston Cougars. He played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers from 2009 to 2010, and the Philadelphia Eagles from 2011 to 2013.
Professional career[]
Cleveland Browns[]
In 2009 Hunt was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Browns, but was released before regular season.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers[]
After his release from the Browns prior to the 2009 season, Hunt signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL) and spent two years with the Blue Bombers. In his first season, he recorded 11 tackles and three sacks, while he led the league in sacks with 16 the following year.
Philadelphia Eagles[]
Multiple NFL teams gave Hunt interest and invited him to workouts, including the Eagles, which after the 2010 season signed Hunt to a three-year contract on February 11, 2011. Hunt tore his ACL during the Eagles' first preseason game on August 9, 2013. He was placed on injured reserve on August 28, 2013, and became a free agent following the season.
Indianapolis Colts[]
On August 6, 2014, he was signed by the Indianapolis Colts, but failed to make the roster out of training camp and spent the 2014 season as a free agent.
Detroit Lions[]
On February 27, 2015, the Detroit Lions signed Hunt to a one-year contract. Hunt made the Lions roster out of training camp as a defensive end.[3] He was cut on October 8, 2015.[4]
New Orleans Saints[]
On November 23, 2015, the New Orleans Saints signed Hunt to a one-year $758,000 deal. On May 9, 2016, the Saints released Hunt.
Edmonton Eskimos[]
On September 6, 2016, signed with the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League.[5]
Personal life[]
Phillip and his wife Krystal have 3 children and call Houston home during the off season.
References[]
- ^ "C-USA Announces Football Coaches' All-Conference Teams". Archived from the original on 2011-07-16. Retrieved 2009-01-02.
- ^ "C-USA Announces Football Players of the Year". Archived from the original on 2011-07-16. Retrieved 2009-01-02.
- ^ Twentyman, Tim (February 27, 2015). "Lions sign pass rusher Phillip Hunt". Detroit Lions. Archived from the original on February 27, 2015. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
- ^ Birkett, Dave (October 8, 2015). "Lions sign DT Kitchen, cut Phillip Hunt". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved October 8, 2015.
- ^ "Former NFL DE Hunt signs with Eskimos". 2016-09-06. Retrieved 2016-09-07.
External links[]
- 1986 births
- American football defensive ends
- American football linebackers
- American players of Canadian football
- Canadian football defensive linemen
- Cleveland Browns players
- Detroit Lions players
- Edmonton Elks players
- Houston Cougars football players
- Indianapolis Colts players
- Living people
- New Orleans Saints players
- People from Fort Worth, Texas
- Philadelphia Eagles players
- Players of American football from Texas
- Winnipeg Blue Bombers players