Tony Hunt

Infobox NFLactive


name=Tony Hunt
currentteam=Philadelphia Eagles
currentnumber=29
currentposition=Running back
birthdate=birth date and age|1985|11|24
birthplace=San Antonio, Texas
heightft=6
heightin=2
weight=233
debutyear=2007
debutteam=Philadelphia Eagles
college=Penn State
draftyear=2007
draftround=3
draftpick=90
pastteams=
* Philadelphia Eagles (2007-present)
status=Active
highlights=
* Senior Bowl MVP (2007)
statweek=5
statseason=2008
statlabel1=Rushing yards
statvalue1=25
statlabel2=Average
statvalue2=1.8
statlabel3=Rushing Touchdowns
statvalue3=2
statlabel4=Receptions
statvalue4=6
statlabel5=Receiving yards
statvalue5=42
statlabel6=Receiving Touchdowns
statvalue6=0
nfl=HUN435547

Antonio Christopher Hunt (born November 24, 1985 in San Antonio, Texas) is an American football Fullback for the Philadelphia Eagles in the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Eagles in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Penn State.

High school

A standout player at T. C. Williams High School in Alexandria, Virginia, Hunt rushed for more than 2,000 total yards and also played linebacker, defensive end, and even punted. [ [http://www.alextimes.com/article.asp?article=4959&paper=1&cat=138 Sports Roundup - Sports - Alextimes - Alexandria Times :: Alexandria News, Real Estate, Autos and Classifieds ] ] He was named the Alexandria Sportsman Club Player-of-the-Year in 2002-03. [ [http://www.gopsusports.com/Football/people/Player.cfm?rosterid=2251 Default - Penn State University Official Athletic Site ] ] He was also a stalwart on the track and field team, finishing eighth in Virginia in the discus as a junior. [ [http://www.gopsusports.com/Football/people/Player.cfm?rosterid=2251 Default - Penn State University Official Athletic Site ] ]

Hunt originally made a verbal commitment to play football at University of Southern California, but instead signed a letter-of-intent with Penn State upon learning of Reggie Bush's commitment to the Trojans. [ [http://usc.scout.com/2/80370.html Scout.com: The Obvious and Not So Obvious ] ] [ [http://recruiting.scout.com/2/79648.html Scout.com: The Daily Recruiting Word ] ]

College career

Hunt finished his Penn State career 2nd all-time in career rushing yards with 3,320 yards and first all-time with 654 carries (5.08 avg.). [http://www.gopsusports.com/pressreleases/pressrelease.cfm?anncid=11511] A Doak Walker Award candidate in 2006, Hunt became only the fifth Nittany Lion to rush for back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons and the fifth to rush for more than 3,000 career yards. [http://www.imakenews.com/footballletter/e_article000693359.cfm?x=b8pRDJb,b2VyWl7g] He was named Big Ten Conference Offensive Player of the Week after a career-best 167-yard rushing game versus Temple. [http://www.centredaily.com/mld/centredaily/16002152.htm]

Hunt led Penn State in rushing during the 2005 and 2004 seasons, amassing 1,047 and 777 yards respectively.

At the outset of his college career, Hunt was overshadowed by fellow running back Austin Scott, who was considered the more promising recruit, having broken many Pennsylvania high school football records. Despite this, Hunt won the starting running back job through his work ethic, and by virtue of being a better pass blocker than Scott. [http://www.gopsusports.com/Football/people/Player.cfm?rosterid=2251]

Hunt was also named the MVP of the 2007 Senior Bowl on January 27, 2007, after leading all running backs in total yards.cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/nflnetwork/story/9958159|title=Smith leads North to victory in rainy Senior Bowl|publisher=NFL.com|author=Associated Press|date=2007-01-27|accessdate=2007-01-27]

Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles

Rookie and Sophmore Seasons

Hunt was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles, 90th overall, in the 3rd round of the 2007 NFL draft. Critics and fans alike, thought the move would finally give Brian Westbrook the short-yardage back he always wanted. In his rookie season however, Hunt saw limited playing time behind Correll Buckhalter managing just 16 carries and one touchdown. After the eagles acquired Lorenzo Booker from Miami, he was pushed to fourth on the depth chart ahead of only Ryan Moats. The Eagles had traditionally only kept three. On August 18, 2008, the Eagles official website confirmed Hunt would get reps at fullback after Jed Collins, Jason Davis and Luke Lawton failed to secure the job, and Hunt's impressive preseason game against the Carolina Panthers which he broke a 51-yard run. [http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/Story.asp?story_id=15900] He was unofficially named the Eagles' starter after the other three full backs were released. [http://www.mcall.com/sports/football/eagles/all-eagles.6570084aug31,0,6904377.story]

References

External links

* [http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/team/player43.html Philadelphia Eagles bio]