During his college football career at Purdue, Hunt rushed for 2,035 yards on 371 carries with 11 rushing touchdowns, six receiving touchdowns, and three kick return touchdowns.[2]
On May 8, 2015, Hunt signed with the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent.[7] He was waived with an hamstring injury on September 2[8] and was placed on injured reserve the next day.[9]
Baltimore Ravens
Hunt was signed to the Baltimore Ravens practice squad on October 13, 2015.[10] He was released by the team on October 20.[11]
Houston Texans
Hunt was signed to the Houston Texans practice squad on November 2, 2015.[12] He was promoted to the active roster on November 21.[13] On November 22, he made his NFL debut with two carries for four yards against the New York Jets.[14] Overall, he finished the 2015 season with 17 carries for 96 rushing yards to go along with six receptions for 39 yards in seven games.[15]
On September 3, 2016, Hunt was released by the Texans[16] and signed to the practice squad the next day.[17] On November 12, Hunt was promoted to the Texans' active roster.[18] He finished the 2016 season with 20 carries for 109 rushing yards and three receptions for 29 yards in eight games.[19]
On September 3, 2017, Hunt was waived by the Texans.[20]
Kansas City Chiefs
On September 5, 2017, Hunt was signed to the Kansas City Chiefs' practice squad.[21] He was promoted to the active roster on September 16, 2017.[22] He appeared in 15 games, primarily on special teams, and recorded eight carries for 23 rushing yards and four receptions for 31 yards.[23] He was placed on injured reserve on January 2, 2018, with an ankle injury.[24]
Hunt was waived by the Chiefs on May 8, 2018, with a failed physical designation. After going unclaimed on waivers, he was placed on the physically unable to perform list.[25] He was released with an injury settlement on June 20, 2018.[26]
Orlando Apollos
In 2019, Hunt joined the Orlando Apollos of the Alliance of American Football. On March 2, 2019, Hunt rushed for his first career touchdown in professional football.[27] Hunt saw sporadic usage over the 8 games played; some weeks Hunt was the leading running backs while others had him phased out of the offense altogether. Hunt was effective when used, averaging 5 yards per carry, and nearly 10 yards per reception. Across the 8 weeks of play prior to the league's suspension of operations, Hunt had 37 carries for 185 yards and a score, while catching 5 passes for 49 yards, as well as a two point conversion.[28]
Tennessee Titans
On August 10, 2019, Hunt was signed by the Tennessee Titans.[29] On August 30, 2019, Hunt was waived by the Titans.[30]
