Robert Hunt (born August 25, 1996) is an

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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Early life and high school

Hunt was born in Wiergate, Texas before moving with his family to

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at a young age. His family moved back to the Wiergate area briefly before evacuating to Fort Worth after

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and another move back to the Wiergate area resulted in a third move back to Fort Worth after his family's home burned down. Hunt moved back to Newton County to live with his aunt and attended Burkeville High School after his freshman year. He played basketball and football for the Mustangs. Hunt committed to play college football at

over an offer from

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College career

Hunt redshirted his true freshman season. He was named the Ragin' Cajuns starting left guard after spring practice and started all 13 of the team's games as a redshirt freshman. As a redshirt sophomore, Hunt started 11 games (nine at left guard and two at left tackle) while missing one game due to a suspension. As a redshirt junior Hunt started all 14 of the Ragin' Cajuns games and was named second team All-

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Hunt only played in seven games as a redshirt senior due to a groin injury but was still named first team All-Sun Belt. He was invited to play in the

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but was unable to participate due to his injury.

Professional career

Hunt was selected by the

in the second round of the

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with the 39th pick. Hunt made his NFL debut on September 13, 2020 in the season opener against the

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. Hunt made his first career start on October 11, 2020 in a 43-17 victory over the

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, lining up at right tackle.

References

External links

Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Hunt, Robert 1996 births Living people Players of American football from Texas People from Newton County, Texas American football offensive guards American football offensive tackles Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns football players Miami Dolphins players