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James Hunter is a former cornerback out of Grambling State, selected by the Detroit Lions with the 10th overall pick (round 1) in the 1976 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Detroit Lions.
Draft Details
James Hunter Career Stats
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (1976)
- First-team All-American (1975)
Career Totals
| Interceptions | Fumble recoveries | Defensive TDs |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | 5 | 1 |
Career History
- Detroit Lions (1976–1982)
Born: Silsbee, Texas, U.S. · Height: 6-3
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Detroit Lions 1976 Draft Class
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | Lawrence Gaines | RB | Wyoming |
| 2 | 44 | Ken Long | G | Purdue |
| 2 | 46 | David Hill | TE | Texas A&M-Kingsville |
| 3 | 68 | Russ Bolinger | G | California State - Long Beach |
| 3 | 76 | John Woodcock | DE | Hawaii |
| 5 | 145 | Steadman Scavella | LB | Miami (FL) |
| 7 | 198 | Garth Ten Napel | LB | Texas A&M |
| 8 | 217 | Rich Sorenson | K | Chico State |
| 8 | 225 | Charles Braswell | DB | West Virginia |
| 9 | 253 | Leanell Jones | TE | Long Beach State |
| 10 | 279 | Bill Bowerman | DB | New Mexico State |
| 11 | 307 | Gary Shugrue | DE | Villanova |
| 12 | 335 | Mike McCabe | C | South Carolina |
| 13 | 363 | Mel Jacobs | WR | San Diego State |
| 14 | 391 | Leonard Elston | WR | Kentucky State |
| 15 | 419 | Trent Smock | WR | Indiana |
| 16 | 447 | Craig McCurdy | LB | William & Mary |
| 17 | 475 | Jim Meeks | DB | Boise State |