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Date of birth: | March 24, 1979 |
Place of birth: | Chester, PA |
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Position(s): | Safety |
Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
College: | Syracuse University |
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2005–2006 | Minnesota Vikings |
Playing stats at NFL.com |
Will Hunter (born March 24, 1979 in Chester, Pennsylvania) was an American football 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 First team All-State, All-League 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 (Philadelphia, Pa's immediate Suburbs) All-Star game. In his senior year,with nine interceptions, 20 pass break-ups, 25 unassisted tackles, 45 assisted tackles, 32 receptions for 628 yards, and eight touchdowns he was selected as Chester High School's MVP and Pennsylvania's Receiver of the Year.
College Years[]
Switching around between the Safety and Cornerback positions, Hunter was a four-year letter-winner for Syracuse University. 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 4.37s 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[]
-Defensive Coordinator Onondaga Central High School. -Assistant Head Coach Cortland Bulldogs, Semi-Professional Organization. -Defensive Backs Coach Cortland State Red Dragons, NCAA Division III, New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC)
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