Underdog Hero: HBCU Standout Erick Hunter’s Surprising UDFA Deal with Detroit Lions Sparks Buzz
Former Morgan State star Erick Hunter has found an NFL home. After being one of many HBCU prospects that went unselected in the 2026 NFL Draft, Hunter has signed an Undrafted Free Agent deal with the Detroit Lions.
Erick Hunter is signing with the Detroit Lions. #GoBears
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— Gerald J. Huggins II, M.A. (@Coach_HugginsII) April 26, 2026
Hunter was widely considered one of the best players in HBCU football, staying all four years at Morgan State. He delivered a highly decorated 2025 season, earning All-MEAC First Team honors along with multiple All-American selections from BOXTOROW, FCS Football Central, and Phil Steele. He was also chosen to compete in postseason showcase events such as the HBCU Legacy Bowl and The American Bowl, and was named a finalist for the Buck Buchanan Award, HBCU Player of the Year, and the Doris Robinson Scholar-Athlete Award.




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