He played as a quarterback and defensive back collegiately at Auburn University.

Hunt had ten interceptions in 1966 and during his nine-year career he had forty-two, returning them for 755 yards and a touchdown.

He was second-team All-AFL in 1964 & 1966, and was selected to play in the AFL All-Star game in 1964.

Hunt is a member of the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame class of 2015.

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