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52 Reggie Hunter

  • Position Linebacker
  • Height 6-0
  • Weight 225
  • Class Redshirt Senior
  • Hometown Henderson, N.C.
  • High School Southern Vance HS

Biography

NCCU CAREER (2014-17)
Finished career with 245 tackles to rank 11th on NCCU's all-time list.
2017 All-MEAC First Team
2017 BOXTOROW All-America Honorable Mention
2016 All-MEAC Second Team

2017 - REDSHIRT SENIOR SEASON
Started all 11 games at linebacker. Team Captain. Voted to All-MEAC First Team. Received BOXTOROW All-America Honorable Mention recognition. Ranked sixth in MEAC with a team-best 85 tackles (54 solo), including 7.5 hits for a loss with 1.5 sacks, five pass break-ups, four quarterback hurries and an interception. Amassed a career-high 13 tackles (9 solo) in his final college game at North Carolina A&T (Nov. 18). Recorded 11 takedowns at Hampton (Nov. 4) and 10 tackles at Duke (Sept. 2) and at Florida A&M (Sept. 28).

2016 - REDSHIRT JUNIOR SEASON
Started all 12 games at linebacker. Voted All-MEAC Second Team. Ranked second in MEAC with team-best 84 tackles, tied for third with team-high 4 interceptions, and 10th with 12.0 tackles for a loss. Added 2.0 sacks. Amassed season-high 11 tackles versus Grambling (Dec. 17) in Air Force Reserve Celebration Bowl. Posted at least 5 tackles in all 12 games, including 8 tackles with 3.5 stops for a loss versus Florida A&M (Oct. 8). Tallied 2 interceptions at Morgan State (Oct. 22), including a pick in the final seconds to preserve a win. Returned interception 19 yards for a touchdown at Delaware State (Nov. 5). 

2015 - REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE SEASON
Played in all 11 games, including two as a starter. Ranked fifth on the team with 48 tackles and tied for sixth on the squad with 6.5 tackles for a loss. Tied for team-high with 2 forced fumbles. Also recorded a sack, a 41-yard interception, a fumble recovery, a blocked kick and a quarterback hurry. Returned 2 kickoffs 18 yards and a punt return 7 yards. Amassed a season-best 11 tackles at FIU (Sept. 19). Posted 8 tackles (6 solo) with a sack and an interception at Howard (Nov. 14). Posted 8 stops at Duke (Sept. 12).

2014 - REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON
Played in all 12 games, including a start at Morgan State (Oct. 18). Finished first season with 28 tackles (15 solo), including 2.0 hits for a loss of 6 yards, along with a blocked kick and a punt return of 13 yards. Collected a season-best 4 tackles (3 solo), including a solo stop behind the line of scrimmage, at South Carolina State (Oct. 11). 

2013 - FRESHMAN SEASON
Practiced with the Eagles, but did not play.

SOUTHERN VANCE HIGH SCHOOL
Named 2012 All-Area Player of the Year with 65 tackles and 5 sacks. Selected as 2011 3-A Carolina Conference Defensive Player of the Year. Three-time all-conference honoree.

PERSONAL
Born January 2, 1994 in Henderson, N.C.  Parents are Reginald and Gail Hunter.
 



"Hunter Now Seen and Heard for NCCU" - The Herald-Sun by Jonas Pope IV (March 2017)

"Q&A with Senior Linebacker Reggie Hunter" (Sept. 2017)

"Hunter Signs NFL Contract with Jacksonville Jaguars" (April 2018)

NCCU LB Reggie Hunter Signs NFL Contract with Jacksonville Jaguars



 

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Historical Player Information

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    2013Freshman

    Linebacker
    6'0" 205 lbs
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    2014Redshirt Freshman

    Linebacker
    6'0" 220 lbs
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    2015Redshirt Sophomore

    Linebacker
    6'0" 220 lbs
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    2016Redshirt Junior

    Linebacker
    6'0" 225 lbs
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    2017Redshirt Senior

    Linebacker
    6'0" 225 lbs
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