Herman Hunter was drafted No. 289 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1985 NFL Draft out of Tennessee State. 35 regular-season games · 10 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #289
- Round
- 11
- Draft class
- 1985
- NFL games
- 35
- Career AV
- 109th at Tennessee State
The pick
How Herman Hunter came off the board in 1985.
- Position
- Running back RB
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
35 regular-season games · 10 career approximate value
- Games played
- 35
- Career approximate value
- 109th among Tennessee State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 770% of career value
- Final season
- 19872 years after the draft
Around pick 289
Who came off the board on either side of Herman Hunter.
Southern Connecticut State
Memphis
Tennessee
Kentucky
Other RB picks from Tennessee State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Herman Hunter in the 1985 NFL Draft
Herman Hunter is a Running back out of Tennessee State selected No. 289 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1985 NFL Draft. 35 regular-season games · 10 career approximate value Tennessee State has produced 34 NFL draft picks since 1981.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Herman Hunter drafted?
Herman Hunter was selected No. 289 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1985 NFL Draft (Rd 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/herman-hunter.
What college did Herman Hunter play for?
Herman Hunter played college football at Tennessee State in the OVC-Big South. See every Tennessee State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/tennessee-state-tigers.
How did Herman Hunter's NFL career turn out?
35 regular-season games · 10 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/herman-hunter.