Hugh Hunter was drafted No. 168 overall by the New York Jets in the 1996 NFL Draft out of Hampton. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #168
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1996
The pick
How Hugh Hunter came off the board in 1996.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Hampton
CAA at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1996 classAround pick 168
Who came off the board on either side of Hugh Hunter.
San Diego State · 1× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
Louisville
New Hampshire
Other DE picks from Hampton
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Hugh Hunter in the 1996 NFL Draft
Hugh Hunter is a Defensive end out of Hampton selected No. 168 overall by the New York Jets in the 1996 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Hampton has produced 16 NFL draft picks since 1986.
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 Hugh Hunter drafted?
Hugh Hunter was selected No. 168 overall by the New York Jets in the 1996 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/hugh-hunter.
What college did Hugh Hunter play for?
Hugh Hunter played college football at Hampton in the CAA. See every Hampton draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/hampton-pirates.
How did Hugh Hunter's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/hugh-hunter.