Football: 2nd Team All-State, 5-4 record

Basketball: A beast in the paint, strong/physical/tough, crushes on the glass, nose for the ball, he should average a Double-Double, stout defender

A key defensive end nominee of our Preseason All-State Team in 9-man this summer has left sound great impressions on his midseason tape, as Hunter moves into our top 20 as our DL3 in the 2026 class in North Dakota. This kid is quick and fluidity with his hands getting off the blockers and I would add he carries himself much bigger off the snap on tape than what the measurables will show you right now. Not only that, but the vision Hunter shows off and good range outside of the inside box, runs down ball carriers more like a linebacker in my eyes. He also is consistent with his attack angles from left and right as you don’t see much favoritism towards either side which I like to see. No doubt he has the position flexibility at the next-level to move back in the box to linebacker but I still love the frame that Hunter can add this off-season as a defensive end, plus his long arms also show off a defensive end in my eyes. Twitter

These first few weeks of the season have shown on tape that Hunter appears to be one of the most physical tacklers North Dakota has to offer in the 2026 class in the defensive trenches. The finesse that Hunter shows off getting off his blocks consistently, shows similar skillsets to his tackling ability as the consistency he shows off on tape is key. The All-Stater last year, also shows off the fire you want at defensive end firing off the snap as Hunter shows off a sudden accelerator. The 6’2 210 pounder from Westhope in my eyes, already looks like a great fit at the next-level with the skillsets I look for. Twitter