Evaluation
Hunter is a bit of sleeper in the 2010 class at the defensive end position, but he is an easy kid to like. He has good size and looks like a thickly built kid on film. He comes across as a pretty heady player who works to do some of the little things that can help him be successful. He is very good with his hands and always using his weapons to help keep himself protected. He is tough at the point of attack. Displays the ability to come out of his stance, shot his hands, derive power from his lower body and take on a block and hold his ground. He continually works to maintain some separation from blockers, will get hands on the blocker and squeeze when he man goes down inside. Works to stay square and keep the ball in front of him. He is a solid wrap-up tackler and because he will generate power from his lower body he is capable of delivering a pop. Displays good explosiveness out of his stance, but you would like to see him be more consistent here. Has solid straight line speed. As a pass rusher he can get into the blocker, punch, and knock him out of his cylinder. He will try and attack the outside shoulder and use his hands to swat at and work past the blocker. Flashes the ability to get his hips turned some and work past. Hunter is a good football player. May be a little better football player then he is a pure athlete, but the kid can be productive. Good size and an effort to play smart should allow him to be a productive college defender.
