Cameron Hunt (born December 17, 1994) is an

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for the Arlington Renegades of the United Football League (UFL). He played

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Early years

Hunt attended Centennial High School in Corona,

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, where he played varsity

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and football. He played both as an offensive and defensive lineman. He was described as "the best offensive lineman" ever at his high school, and was named the a

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2nd team All-American and ''

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'' Lineman of the Year for his senior 2012 season, when he helped lead his team to a 14–2 record and a playoff berth. Hunt initially committed to

on July 8, 2012, but switched his commitment to Oregon on February 6, 2013, choosing the Ducks over California, Oregon State,

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, and

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College career

Freshman season (2013)

Hunt started the last seven games of Oregon's 2013 season, becoming the team's first true freshman starter on the offensive line since 1997, although he had some playing time in all 13 games. He debuted at the right tackle position against

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, but switched to right guard for the rest of the season.

Sophomore season (2014)

Hunt continued to play a key role in Oregon's young offensive line, as he was the most experienced offensive lineman remaining at Oregon. He helped lead the Ducks to the

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, a loss to

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Junior season (2015)

Hunt started all games except that against

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Senior season (2016)

Hunt started all 12 games at the right guard position, and received the Ed Moshofsky Trophy for the Team's Outstanding Offensive Lineman. He also received the Pancake Club Award for the Most Pancake Blocks.

Professional career

Denver Broncos

Hunt went undrafted in the

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, and signed with the

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as an undrafted

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on May 12, 2017. He was waived by the team on September 2, 2017.

San Francisco 49ers

Hunt was signed to the

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on November 14, 2017.

Oakland Raiders

Hunt was signed by the

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on May 17, 2018. He was waived on September 1, 2018. He was re-signed to the active roster on December 11, 2018. Hunt was waived on April 30, 2019, but was re-signed on August 17, 2019. He was waived/injured during final roster cuts on August 30, 2019, and reverted to the team's injured reserve list on September 1.

Birmingham Stallions

Hunt was drafted by the Birmingham Stallions in the

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Los Angeles Chargers

On August 8, 2022, Hunt signed with the Los Angeles Chargers. He was waived on August 22.

Arlington Renegades

On November 17, 2022, Hunt was drafted by the Arlington Renegades of the

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References

External links

Las Vegas Raiders bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Hunt, Cameron 1994 births Living people American football offensive guards Arlington Renegades players Birmingham Stallions (2022) players Denver Broncos players Los Angeles Chargers players Oakland Raiders players Oregon Ducks football players San Francisco 49ers players Players of American football from Corona, California