Will Hunter
| Born: | March 24, 1979 Chester, Pennsylvania |
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| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Safety |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| College | Syracuse University |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2005–2006 | Minnesota Vikings |
| Career stats | |
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Will Hunter (born March 24, 1979 in Chester, Pennsylvania) is an American former professional football player who was a safety for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL).
High School Years[]
Hunter attended Chester High School in Chester, Pennsylvania. While attending Chester High, Hunter was a Super Prep and Tom Lemming All-Regional selection, he was a third team All-State, All-Del val and All-Area selection, he was also selected for the "Big 33" Pennsylvania vs. Ohio All-Star Game. He played in the Hero Bowl, which is the Delaware County All-Star game. In his senior year, with six interceptions, 20 pass break-ups, 25 unassisted tackles, 45 assisted tackles, 32 receptions for 628 yards, and six touchdowns.
College Years[]
Switching around between the Safety and Cornerback positions, Hunter was a four-year letter-winner for Syracuse University.[1] He was team Captain of the Orangemen his senior year. He was named to the fall Director's Honor Roll 2000-2001, he received the Coach Mac Award (awarded for Intensity, Focus, Effort, and Positive Attitude on the gridiron), and was selected to the "Grid Iron Classic" all-star game. In his college career, he recorded 156 total tackles, 3 interceptions (1 returned for touchdown), 10 sacks, 21 pass deflections, 5 forced fumbles, and 6 fumble recoveries. He ran a 4.57s 40-yard dash, 37.5 vertical jump, he weighed 195, benched 395, and squatted 465.
Professional Years[]
Hunter played briefly with the New York Jets, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and New York Giants before ending up with the Minnesota Vikings.
Coaching career[]
He worked as defensive coordinator for Onondaga Central High School. He was then Assistant Head Coach Cortland Bulldogs, Semi-Professional Organization. He was also Defensive Backs Coach Cortland State Red Dragons, NCAA Division III, New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC).[2]
References[]
- ^ "Will Hunter". www.cuse.com. Retrieved 8 November 2018.
- ^ "Will Hunter - 2010 Football Coaching Staff - SUNY Cortland". www.cortlandredragons.com. Retrieved 8 November 2018.
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- Living people
- Minnesota Vikings players
- Players of American football from Pennsylvania
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- Syracuse University alumni
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