Margus Hunt was drafted No. 53 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2013 NFL Draft out of SMU. 114 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value
2013 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 21 · #53 overall
Margus Hunt SMU Draft
Margus Hunt was drafted No. 53 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2013 NFL Draft out of SMU. 114 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #53
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2013
- NFL games
- 114
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 1814th at SMU
The pick
How Margus Hunt came off the board in 2013.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
SMU
Conference USA at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'8" · 277 lbs
- Hometown
- Karksi-Nuia
- Pre-draft board
- No. 42 prospect87.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
114 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value
- Games played
- 114
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 1814th among SMU picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 422% of career value
- Final season
- 20218 years after the draft
Around pick 53
Who came off the board on either side of Margus Hunt.
NC State
Boise State
Rice
Other DE picks from SMU
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Margus Hunt in the 2013 NFL Draft
Margus Hunt is a Defensive end out of SMU selected No. 53 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2013 NFL Draft. 114 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value SMU has produced 55 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.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Margus Hunt drafted?
Margus Hunt was selected No. 53 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2013 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 21). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2013/margus-hunt.
What college did Margus Hunt play for?
Margus Hunt played college football at SMU in the Conference USA. See every SMU draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/smu-mustangs.
How did Margus Hunt's NFL career turn out?
114 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2013/margus-hunt.