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1987 NFL Draft · Rd 8 · #196 overall

Eddie Hunter Virginia Tech Draft

Eddie Hunter was drafted No. 196 overall by the New York Jets in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Virginia Tech. 6 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value

Overall pick
#196
Round
8
Draft class
1987
NFL games
6
Career AV
273rd at Virginia Tech

The pick

How Eddie Hunter came off the board in 1987.

Drafted by

New York Jets

Rd 8 · #196 overall · AFC East

Full 1987 draft class (335 picks)
Position
Running back RB
College
Virginia Tech ACC at the draft
Side of the ball
Offense

NFL career

6 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value

Games played
6
Career approximate value
273rd among Virginia Tech picks
AV with the drafting club
2100% of career value
Final season
19870 years after the draft

Around pick 196

Who came off the board on either side of Eddie Hunter.

#194 Wilbur Strozier TE · DEN Georgia #195 William Harris TE · ARI Bishop #197 Stan Mataele NT · TB Arizona #198 Jeff Drost DT · GB Iowa

Virginia Tech in the 1987 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

#208 Curtis Taliaferro LB · ATL Virginia Tech

Other RB picks from Virginia Tech

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

#30 Kevin Jones RB · DET · 2004 Virginia Tech #149 Tony Paige RB · NYJ · 1984 Virginia Tech #217 Khalil Herbert RB · CHI · 2021 Virginia Tech #115 Lee Suggs RB · CLE · 2003 Virginia Tech #201 Ken Oxendine RB · ATL · 1998 Virginia Tech #32 David Wilson RB · NYG · 2012 Virginia Tech

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Eddie Hunter in the 1987 NFL Draft

Eddie Hunter is a Running back out of Virginia Tech selected No. 196 overall by the New York Jets in the 1987 NFL Draft. 6 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Virginia Tech has produced 129 NFL draft picks since 1980.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Eddie Hunter drafted?

Eddie Hunter was selected No. 196 overall by the New York Jets in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/eddie-hunter.

What college did Eddie Hunter play for?

Eddie Hunter played college football at Virginia Tech in the ACC. See every Virginia Tech draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/virginia-tech-hokies.

How did Eddie Hunter's NFL career turn out?

6 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/eddie-hunter.