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Derick Hunter, Dunbar, Tight End
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Massive 2019 ATH Derick Hunter Attracting SEC Attention, Aims for Miami Offer | Bleacher Report
Excerpts from the Bleacher Report article:
The buzz is building around Dunbar High School (Fort Myers, Florida) sophomore Derick Hunter, who claims multiple FBS scholarship offers despite limited varsity snaps. (ND, UF, USF, Mich St, UGA)
Standing 6'5" and 231 pounds, this versatile underclassman landed his first offer from South Florida as a freshman. Florida and Notre Dame have since entered the equation.
He currently lines up at tight end and defensive tackle, but the 16-year-old understands continued physical development may alter his collegiate outlook.
"If I end up, like, 6'7" or 6'8", my future might be at offensive tackle," Hunter said. "I'm OK with that. I just want to help the team where I can."
While a transition from 231-pound tight end to possible SEC offensive tackle won't occur overnight, he's no stranger to battling inside.
"I love to block," Hunter said. "I'm proud of the work I've done in the trenches."
"At the end of the day, as long as I make it out from where I'm from, it doesn't matter what position I'm playing—I made it," Hunter said.
USF seemingly secures an edge in familiarity, as the program has established a presence in his community and extended an offer before any other university. The staff expressed significant interest since spring practice and didn't hesitate to pull the trigger.
While USF is enamored with Hunter's potential at tight end, the Gators view him as a defensive line prospect. He plans to return to campus Nov. 12 for the team's game against South Florida.
"I'm trying to build a relationship with Florida coaches as fast as I can," Hunter said. "That's a school I'll definitely look at close these next couple years."
Though he already holds offers from two in-state schools, another has long attracted his attention. Hunter grew up a fan of the Miami Hurricanes.
"My dad and I talk about getting that Miami offer a lot. It's a big goal for me," he said. "Hopefully that happens, but right now I'm focused on the offers I have and taking this process day by day."
Hurricanes head coach Mark Richt is navigating through his first full recruiting cycle in Coral Gables, and as he continues to sort through Florida natives, expect Hunter's name to come up as a prospect of interest moving ahead.
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[TWEET]786320524649590784[/TWEET]
Massive 2019 ATH Derick Hunter Attracting SEC Attention, Aims for Miami Offer | Bleacher Report
Excerpts from the Bleacher Report article:
The buzz is building around Dunbar High School (Fort Myers, Florida) sophomore Derick Hunter, who claims multiple FBS scholarship offers despite limited varsity snaps. (ND, UF, USF, Mich St, UGA)
Standing 6'5" and 231 pounds, this versatile underclassman landed his first offer from South Florida as a freshman. Florida and Notre Dame have since entered the equation.
He currently lines up at tight end and defensive tackle, but the 16-year-old understands continued physical development may alter his collegiate outlook.
"If I end up, like, 6'7" or 6'8", my future might be at offensive tackle," Hunter said. "I'm OK with that. I just want to help the team where I can."
While a transition from 231-pound tight end to possible SEC offensive tackle won't occur overnight, he's no stranger to battling inside.
"I love to block," Hunter said. "I'm proud of the work I've done in the trenches."
"At the end of the day, as long as I make it out from where I'm from, it doesn't matter what position I'm playing—I made it," Hunter said.
USF seemingly secures an edge in familiarity, as the program has established a presence in his community and extended an offer before any other university. The staff expressed significant interest since spring practice and didn't hesitate to pull the trigger.
While USF is enamored with Hunter's potential at tight end, the Gators view him as a defensive line prospect. He plans to return to campus Nov. 12 for the team's game against South Florida.
"I'm trying to build a relationship with Florida coaches as fast as I can," Hunter said. "That's a school I'll definitely look at close these next couple years."
Though he already holds offers from two in-state schools, another has long attracted his attention. Hunter grew up a fan of the Miami Hurricanes.
"My dad and I talk about getting that Miami offer a lot. It's a big goal for me," he said. "Hopefully that happens, but right now I'm focused on the offers I have and taking this process day by day."
Hurricanes head coach Mark Richt is navigating through his first full recruiting cycle in Coral Gables, and as he continues to sort through Florida natives, expect Hunter's name to come up as a prospect of interest moving ahead.
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