Erick Hunter signs to 53-man roster

His 298 tackles rank second in Morgan State history.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 21 min read

LB Erick Hunter (signed to 53-man roster): 🏈Undrafted free agent from Morgan State who was with Lions in offseason/pres Via @MikeReiss on X

What happened: Hunter joined the roster after spending the offseason and preseason with the Detroit Lions.

Why it matters: The 6-foot-2, 225-pound linebacker projects primarily as an off-ball option.

By the numbers: Hunter recorded 298 total tackles across 45 games at Morgan State, ranking second in program history.

What to watch: Hunter's role at off-ball linebacker will come into focus as the season approaches.

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