Danielle Hunter
29-Year-Old
2023 Defense Stats
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83
SACKS
16.5
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4
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
After sitting out 2020 with a neck issue, Hunter was limited to seven appearances during the 2021 campaign due to a pectoral injury. Despite the back-to-back health concerns, he suited up for every game last season, ending it with double-digit sacks (10.5) for the first time since 2019. Hunter also had 65 tackles - the third-highest total in his eight-year career - and 47 hurries, per Pro Football Focus, while grading as one of the league's top edge rushers. There are concerns that he'll be able to repeat such production given he'll turn 29 in October, his medical history and the fact he's a holdout risk as stays away from the offseason program. Read Past Outlooks
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Heading to Houston
Hunter is slated to sign a two-year deal with the Texans, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
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, delivering double-digit sacks in five of them including a career-high 16.5 in 2023. He'll join a group of pass rushers in Houston that includes 2023 first-round pick Will Anderson and fellow offseason pickup Denico Autry.
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, delivering double-digit sacks in five of them including a career-high 16.5 in 2023. He'll join a group of pass rushers in Houston that includes 2023 first-round pick Will Anderson and fellow offseason pickup Denico Autry.
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Measurables Review
How do Danielle Hunter's measurables compare to other linebackers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
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6' 5"Weight
263 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.57 secBench Press
25 reps
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May push Texans to top of division
Hunter, who signed with the Texans as a free agent earlier this offseason, could be the final piece of the puzzle to Houston winning the AFC South next season, Bucky Brooks of NFL.com opines.
ANALYSIS
Hunter finished the 2023 season with a career-high 16.5 sacks in Minnesota, setting him up perfectly for a big payday on the open market. The 29-year-old, who has 87.5 sacks over the course of his career, should form an elite pass-rushing duo with 2023 first-round pick Will Anderson that gives the Texans a way to close out enough games to potentially snag the division crown.
Hunter finished the 2023 season with a career-high 16.5 sacks in Minnesota, setting him up perfectly for a big payday on the open market. The 29-year-old, who has 87.5 sacks over the course of his career, should form an elite pass-rushing duo with 2023 first-round pick Will Anderson that gives the Texans a way to close out enough games to potentially snag the division crown.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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After back-to-back campaigns with at least 14 sacks, Hunter missed the 2020 season with a neck injury and played only seven games last year due to a pectoral injury. If back to full health, he's one of the top pass rushers in the league. Double check Hunter's position in your league, because in some formats he might be listed as an LB due to the Vikings using more of a 3-4 defense. Hunter probably won't rank high at linebacker, but in IDP leagues where he's DL-eligible, he could be in the hunt for the DL1 distinction. In 2018 and 2019, Hunter posted back-to-back seasons with 14.5 sacks and over 70 tackles.
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Posts career highs
Hunter recorded 83 tackles (54 solo), 16.5 sacks, two passes defended and forced four fumbles during the 2023 season.
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Three tackles in loss
Hunter finished Sunday's 33-10 loss to the Packers with three tackles (one solo).
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Good to go versus Detroit
Hunter (illness) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Lions.
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Upgrades to limited work
Hunter (illness) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
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Slowed by illness
Hunter was estimated as a non-participant in practice Wednesday due to an illness.
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