Hunter grew up playing football for South San Francisco High School, then was recruited by Chris Ault as a four-year member of the University of Nevada, Reno Wolf Pack (1982–1985).[1] He was awarded his letter all four years,[2] and appeared in the NCAA Division 1AA national semi-finals after the 1983 and 1985 seasons.[3]
Hunter was selected by the Seahawks in the third round of the 1986 NFL draft.[4] Over the course of his 10-year NFL career he played in 125 games (starting 104), logging 14 interceptions (returning one for a touchdown in 1991), 409 solo tackles, and 5 recovered fumbles.[1]
