Aaron Hunt (gridiron football)

For the German footballer, see Aaron Hunt.

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*
2005→ Hamburg Sea Devils
2006–2011BC 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

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

Denver Broncos (first stint)

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

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 (second stint)

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.[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

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

  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.