University of Memphis Athletics
2005 Football Roster
Oct 4 (Sat)
TBD
Carson Hunter
- Position:
- OLB
- Ht./Wt.:
- 5-10 / 231
- Class:
- Redshirt
- Hometown:
- Collierville, TN
2005: A two-year letterman who did not play in any games in 2005...Received the 2005 Defensive Scout Team Player of the Year Award at the post-season banquet.
2004: Played in all 12 of the Tigers' games in 2004, working mostly on special teams...A solid contributor for the special teams unit...Is a utility guy who can play in several positions on the special teams...Worked as a member of the Tiger kick-coverage and return teams in the win over Ole Miss...Saw action as a special teams member and at linebacker in the Tigers' win over Chattanooga...Registered one tackle in the Arkansas State victory...Worked as a special teamer against UAB...Saw special teams duty in the wins over Houston and Tulane...Worked with the Tiger kick-cover squads in the win over USF...
2003: A walk-on candidate who lettered after playing on the Tiger special teams in the fall of 2003...Appeared in eight games for the Tigers last season...Was named as one of the co-winners of the 2003 Defensive Scout Team Player of the Year Award...Served as a member of the Tiger kickoff and kick-cover teams...Saw action in the Tigers' road victory over Houston...Worked as a member of the Tiger cover units in the win over East Carolina...Came to the Tigers in the fall of 2002...Worked as a backup at the "sam" linebacker slot...Played behind Robert Douglas and Shaka Hill in the spring of 2003...
2002: Attended the University of Memphis in the fall of 2002 and walked-on with the football team...Impressed the coaches with his enthusiasm and determination...Spent the fall working as an outside linebacker... Received the Scout Team Special Teams Player of the Year Award at the annual football banquet...
Prep: Was a four-year football letterwinner at nearby Collierville High, playing fullback and linebacker...Played for Coach Paul Cox...Helped the Dragons to the 2001 region 8-5A championship...Received the Most Improved Player award as a junior...Credited with 73 tackles as a senior at CHS...Received the Bonky Brooks Award twice during his career at Collierville High...Is the only player in CHS history to receive the award twice...
Personal: Carson Hunter is the son of David and Barbara Hunter...Born February 9, 1984 in Memphis, Tenn....Grew out his hair during the 2004 season and had it cut and donated to Locks of Love.
