Hunter played college football for the Arkansas State Red Wolves from 2013 to 2016.

[1][2] Hunter did not play in 2017 due to a foot injury he had suffered in his final college season.

[5] Shortly after becoming a free agent, Hunter signed with the Montreal Alouettes on February 12, 2020.

In 2021, Hunter played in all 14 regular season games and recorded 44 defensive tackles, two interceptions, and one sack.

[10] In late May 2023, the team announced that Hunter had suffered a torn pectoral muscle in practice and would miss the start of the season.