2026 NFL Draft Prospect: Lee Hunter, DT, Texas Tech
Lee Hunter
DT · Texas Tech
Height
6-4
Weight
325
Projected 40
5.3
WalterFootball Snapshot
Walt Mock
#34
Round 2
Charlie Mock
#26
Round 1
Latest Position Rank
#4
DT
Big Board Rank
#56
Charlie's latest board
Lee Hunter Scouting Report
By Charlie Campbell
Strengths
Strengths:
- Tough run stuffing nose tackle
- Good initial quickness off the ball
- Lateral quickness
- Powerful bull rush
- Can get a push powering through blockers
- Can help collapse the pocket
- Quick to close
- Athletic enough to redirect
- Good lateral anchor
- Hard to move at the point of attack
- Holds his gap
- Absorbs double teams
- Very tough, plays hard
- Disruptive run defender
- Strong hands
- Uses hands and feet at same time
- Can get a push working upfield
- Ready to compete quickly
Weaknesses
Weaknesses:
- Could have some limitations as a pass rusher for the NFL
- Conditioning could be an issue to monitor at the pro level
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Historical Rankings — Lee Hunter, DT, Texas Tech as DT
This tracks how the prospect has moved through WalterFootball rankings over time.
| Label | Rank | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | #4 | 3/13/2026 |
| 2/7 | #4 | 2/7/2026 |
| 1/10 | #9 | 1/10/2026 |
| 12/11 | #12 | 12/11/2025 |
| 11/12 | #11 | 11/12/2025 |
| 10/15 | #12 | 10/15/2025 |
Historical Rankings — Lee Hunter, DT, Texas Tech as NT
This tracks how the prospect has moved through WalterFootball rankings over time.
| Label | Rank | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | #4 | 3/13/2026 |
| 2/7 | #4 | 2/7/2026 |
| 1/8 | #7 | 1/8/2026 |