"I didn't only see a productive player, he was the heartbeat of the Morgan State defense. That matters when I look at the Cowboys' linebacker room over the last few seasons. Too many missed tackles, or guys who look the part, but don't finish plays. Hunter finishes over and over again. The Erick Hunter to the Cowboys conversation starts right here."
"If anything, Hunter's HBCU path makes me more interested. He didn't have five-star hype or national attention. He had to earn everything. We have all watched the Cowboys struggle with players who have been told they're great their whole lives. Erick Hunter wasn't handed anything, he became a leader because of effort, accountability, and consistency. Those traits don't disappear when the level of competition changes. The helmet doesn't tackle, the player does."
Erick Hunter posted 101 tackles (52 solo), four sacks, three forced fumbles, three passes defended, and an interception in 2025, anchoring Morgan State's defense. Hunter reached that level without five-star hype or national attention, earning leadership through effort, accountability, and consistency. He is 6'3", 220 pounds, can play downhill, drop into coverage, and blitz, demonstrating positional versatility. Hunter consistently finishes tackles and makes plays, addressing the Cowboys' recent linebacker issues with missed tackles and underperformance. His production and playmaking project as transferable traits for the next level.
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