Danielle Hunter
#1 LB,
Texans
ACTUAL 2022
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2023 SEASON
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AGE
28 yrs
HEIGHT/WEIGHT
6'5'' / 263 lbs
COLLEGE
LSU
Dominant despite loss
Published: 2024-11-25
Hunter logged seven tackles (six solo), with 3.0 sacks, during Houston's loss to the Titans on Sunday.
Hunter had a dominant outing despite the loss as he recorded a season-high 3.0 sacks. The 30-year-old has now compiled 10.5 sacks on the campaign, marking the third straight season that he's racked up double-digit sacks and the sixth time total across his nine-year career.
Weekly Stats 2022
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Stats not availableGets pair of sacks Monday
Published: 2024-11-19
Hunter recorded three tackles (three solo) including 2.0 sacks and a pass defensed during Monday's 34-10 win at Dallas.
Hunter had an even greater impact on the Texans' win in Week 11 than the box score would suggest, as he was able to turn the corner on right tackle Terence Steele time and time again Monday. He now has six sacks over his last six games and will look to keep up that pace in Week 12 versus the Titans.
Dominant in close win
Published: 2024-10-29
Hunter recorded two tackles (two solo) for 2.0 sacks during Sunday's 23-20 win versus the Colts.
One of Hunter's two sacks Sunday came late in the fourth quarter on a third down to give Houston's offense the ball inside of the two-minute warning with a lead. It was his third game in a row with a sack, and he'll be looking to extend his streak in Week 9 against the Jets.
Registers 1.5 sacks vs. Chicago
Published: 2024-09-17
Hunter finished Sunday's 19-13 win over the Bears with five tackles (three solo), including 1.5 sacks.
Hunter tallied his first sacks as a member of the Texans on Sunday. He split a sack with Will Anderson in the first quarter that forced the Bears to kick a field goal one play later, and Hunter had his own solo sack on Caleb Williams late in the fourth quarter that led to a turnover on downs two plays later. Hunter recorded double-digit sacks in five of the first eight seasons of his career in Minnesota, and he'll look to replicate that success in his new home in Houston. Hunter will face his old team, the Vikings, in Week 3.
Heading to Houston
Published: 2024-03-12
Hunter and the Texans agreed to a contract Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, one of the top available free agents on the market will have $48 million guaranteed over the course of the two-year deal. Hunter spent the first eight seasons of his career with the Vikings, going for double-digit sacks on five occasions, including a career-high 16.5 in the most recent campaign. He'll join a group of pass rushers in Houston that includes 2023 first-round pick Will Anderson and fellow offseason pickup Denico Autry, among others.
Posts career highs
Published: 2024-01-14
Hunter recorded 83 tackles (54 solo), 16.5 sacks, two passes defended and forced four fumbles during the 2023 season.
Hunter earned a new one-year contract as training camp got underway after holding out during minicamp and spent this past season proving he deserved it. The 29-year-old earned his fourth selection to the Pro Bowl team while logging career highs in tackles, sacks and forced fumbles. The LSU product is not under contract for next offseason and will be looking to get paid again. Considering his talent, he could be a candidate for the franchise tag, if he's unable to reach a long-term deal with the Vikings.
Three tackles in loss
Published: 2024-01-02
Hunter finished Sunday's 33-10 loss to the Packers with three tackles (one solo).
Hunter played six snaps on special teams in addition to his 62 defensive snaps Sunday. He has 17 tackles (seven solo), including 2.0 sacks, since the Vikings' Week 13 bye. With one game left in the regular season, Hunter has set career highs in total tackles (77), sacks (15.5) and forced fumbles (four) over 16 games.
Good to go versus Detroit
Published: 2023-12-22
Hunter (illness) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Lions.
Hunter saw his practice participation increase over the course of the week, culminating in a full session Friday. He's been a key piece of the Vikings' pass rush and has registered a career-high 15.5 sacks over 14 games this season.
Upgrades to limited work
Published: 2023-12-21
Hunter (illness) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Hunter's illness seems to be getting better, as he's gone from recording a DNP on Wednesday to logging a limited practice session Thursday. The star edge rusher will likely carry an injury designation into Week 16's divisional matchup against the Lions unless he's able to practice in full Friday.