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1989 NFL Draft · Rd 7 · #182 overall

Ivy Joe Hunter Kentucky Draft

Ivy Joe Hunter was drafted No. 182 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1989 NFL Draft out of Kentucky. 45 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 1 career approximate value

Overall pick
#182
Round
7
Draft class
1989
NFL games
45
Years as starter
1
Career AV
161st at Kentucky

The pick

How Ivy Joe Hunter came off the board in 1989.

Drafted by

Indianapolis Colts

Rd 7 · #182 overall · AFC South

Full 1989 draft class (335 picks)
Position
Running back RB
College
Kentucky SEC at the draft
Side of the ball
Offense

NFL career

45 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 1 career approximate value

Games played
45
Seasons as a starter
1
Career approximate value
161st among Kentucky picks
Final season
19912 years after the draft

Around pick 182

Who came off the board on either side of Ivy Joe Hunter.

#180 Mel Bratton RB · DEN Miami #181 Stevon Moore DB · NYJ Ole Miss #183 Marion Butts RB · LAC Florida State · 2× Pro Bowl #184 Mike Nettles DB · SEA Memphis

Kentucky in the 1989 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

#174 D.J. Johnson DB · PIT Kentucky #222 Chris Chenault LB · CIN Kentucky #233 Charles Darrington TE · WAS Kentucky

Other RB picks from Kentucky

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

#75 Moe Williams RB · MIN · 1996 Kentucky #130 Marc Logan RB · CIN · 1987 Kentucky #205 Mark Higgs RB · DAL · 1988 Kentucky #19 George Adams RB · NYG · 1985 Kentucky #128 Ray Davis RB · BUF · 2024 Kentucky · 1× All-Pro #99 Artose Pinner RB · DET · 2003 Kentucky

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Ivy Joe Hunter in the 1989 NFL Draft

Ivy Joe Hunter is a Running back out of Kentucky selected No. 182 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1989 NFL Draft. 45 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 1 career approximate value Kentucky has produced 99 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 Ivy Joe Hunter drafted?

Ivy Joe Hunter was selected No. 182 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1989 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/ivy-joe-hunter.

What college did Ivy Joe Hunter play for?

Ivy Joe Hunter played college football at Kentucky in the SEC. See every Kentucky draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/kentucky-wildcats.

How did Ivy Joe Hunter's NFL career turn out?

45 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 1 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/ivy-joe-hunter.