Robert Hunt (American football coach)

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Robert Hunt
Personal information
Born: (1975-07-22) July 22, 1975 (age 48)
Hampton, Virginia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:290 lb (132 kg)
Career information
High school: Newport News (VA) Menchville
College: Virginia
Position: Offensive line coach
NFL draft: 1999  / Round: 7 / Pick: 226
Career history
As a player:
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
As a coach:
Career highlights and awards

Robert Hunt (born July 22, 1975) is an American football coach and former guard. He graduated from Virginia and played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (drafted in the 7th round in 1999) and in NFL Europe for Frankfurt Galaxy (2000).

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Early years

Hunt played high school football at Menchville High School in Newport News, Virginia, where he was a second-team Associated Press Group AAA all-state selection as a senior at offensive guard.

Professional career

Hunt was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the seventh round (226th overall) of the 1999 NFL Draft. [1]

Coaching career

Omaha Nighthawks

Hunt was named assistant offensive line and offensive quality control coach for the Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football League on February 23, 2011. [2]

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References

  1. "1999 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 29, 2023.
  2. "Nighthawks Name Robert Hunt Assistant Offensive Line / Offensive Quality Control Coach". OurSportsCentral.com. January 21, 2009. Retrieved February 23, 2011.

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