Kendall Hunter

Kendall Hunter (born September 16, 1988) is an American football running back for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for Oklahoma State University, and earned All-American honors twice. The 49ers chose him in the fourth round of the 2011 NFL Draft.

Early years
Hunter was born in Tyler, Texas. He attended John Tyler High School in Tyler, where he rushed for 1,200 yards and 14 touchdowns as a senior. Considered a three-star recruit by Rivals.com, Hunter was listed as the No. 40 running back prospect in the nation. Hunter suffered a knee injury in high school that limited his potential suitors. Hunter was a first-team all-district selection following his junior season during which he rushed for 1,056 yards and twelve touchdowns.

College career
Hunter attended Oklahoma State University–Stillwater, and played for coach Mike Gundy's Oklahoma State Cowboys football team from 2007 to 2010. He was the nation's seventh leading rusher with 119.6 yards per game, including nine 100-yard rushing games, in 2008. He led the Big 12 Conference in rushing by more than 30 yards per game. He was named a first-team All-American after his sophomore season in 2008, and was recognized as a consensus first-team All-American as a senior in 2010. As a senior, he was also a finalist for the Doak Walker award which was won by LaMichael James who is now his current NFL teammate.

San Francisco 49ers
Kendall Hunter received his first start of his NFL career in week 4 of the 2011 season against the Philadelphia Eagles. He rushed for 473 yards (with an average yard per carry of 4.2) and scored 2 touchdowns during the Regular Season in a backup role to starting running back Frank Gore. Late in the 2012 season Hunter was put on injured reserve.