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Lee Hunter

DT

Lee Hunter came into the league as a 2nd-round selection (49th overall) in 2026, drafted out of Texas Tech; UCF; Auburn. He's currently with CAR, in his 1st season in the league.

Size

6'3", 318#

College

Texas Tech; UCF; Auburn

Draft

Rd 2, 49th overall (2026)

Seasons

2026–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
37.5

26th percentile among DEFs · limited sample

4 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.34
Pass rush×0.3-0.59
Ball skills×0.25-0.61
Run defense×0.2-0.68
Availability×0.1-0.10

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026CAR37.54

Career profile

Lee Hunter has appeared in 4 regular-season games across 1 NFL season on file, all with CAR.

2026 splits

regular season

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1CHI—42.7
Week 3CLE—40.9
Week 4DET—39.9

Lee Hunter — common questions

What position does Lee Hunter play?
Lee Hunter is listed as a DT.
Which teams has Lee Hunter played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Lee Hunter has played for CAR (2026).
Where did Lee Hunter go to college?
Lee Hunter played college football at Texas Tech; UCF; Auburn.
When was Lee Hunter drafted?
Lee Hunter was selected in round 2, 49th overall, of the 2026 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Lee Hunter scored?
Lee Hunter has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Lee Hunter's ScoutIndex Rating?
Lee Hunter rated 37.5 for 2026, the 26th percentile among DEFs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 2, 2026