Texas Tech Athletics
Name: Lee Hunter
Position: Defensive Line
Recruiting Rank: 4-Star Recruit
High School: Blount High School (Mobile, Ala.)
College: Auburn -> UCF -> Texas Tech
Captain: No
Measurables
Height: 6’4″
Weight: 330
40 Yard: Unknown
10 Yard: Unknown
Arm Length: Unknown
Hand Size: Unknown
Vertical: Unknown
3 Cone: Unknown
Broad Jump: Unknown
Bench: Unknown
Position Specific
Positives in Pass Game:
- Quick burst off the line allows him to occasionally threaten the edge.
- Wins inside with powerful hands and leverage, using violent, active strikes to shed blockers.
- Shows good timing and feel for countering when his first move stalls.
- Productive interior rusher from three-technique with 49 pressures over his final two UCF seasons.
Negatives in Pass Game:
- Limited pass-rush repertoire; relies heavily on power moves.
- Stiff as an athlete with below-average bend and flexibility.
- Struggles to consistently generate dynamic counter moves or threaten with speed.
Positives in Run Game:
- Anchor strength to clog interior lanes and absorb double teams.
- Excellent at creating negative plays — led all FBS interior defenders in run-defense stops (58) over two years.
- Strong chest-to-chest tackler who can engulf backs at the line.
- Plays with physicality and finishes through contact.
Negatives in Run Game:
- Occasionally plays too high, allowing leverage loss.
- Motor can be inconsistent — not always chasing down backside plays.
- Relies on power more than technical hand placement when holding gaps.
The Wrap-up
Summary: Hunter is a powerful interior defensive lineman whose game is built around brute strength, heavy hands, and run-stuffing ability. He excelled as one of the nation’s top run defenders at UCF before transferring to Texas Tech for his senior season, earning multiple All-Big 12 honors. While he may never be a dynamic pass rusher, his ability to disrupt run schemes and push the pocket makes him a valuable presence on the defensive front.
Injury Concerns: None noted.
Character/Off-Field Concerns: None noted.
Projected Role: Rotational-to-starter level interior defensive lineman at the NFL level, particularly as a run-stuffing 1-tech or 3-tech in a four-man front.
Strong Points:
- Elite run-stopping production.
- Violent, heavy hands with quick disengage ability.
- Proven against Power Four competition.
- Experience (38 games, 23 starts) with consistent production.
Weak Points:
- Limited pass-rush upside.
- Stiff athlete lacking fluid change of direction.
- Plays high at times, losing leverage.
Exposures:
- Utah (2024)
- Kent State (2025)
- Oregon State (2025)
About the Author
Dalton Tinklenberg is the Founder and Media Director of The Scouting Depot, where he leads comprehensive coverage of college and professional football. He is an active member of some of the most respected organizations in sports journalism, including the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA), Pro Football Writers of America (PFWA), Maxwell Football Club, Online News Association (ONA), National Football Foundation (NFF), and the Associated Press Sports Editors (APSE).
Before launching The Scouting Depot, Dalton worked with Blue HQ Media, where he covered major sporting events such as the Indianapolis 500, the College Football Playoff, and the Pro Football Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
Through his professional affiliations and on-the-ground experience, Dalton combines deep knowledge of the game with recognized standards of storytelling, editorial excellence, and authenticity in sports coverage.
