Danielle Hunter

Danielle Hunter is an NFL defensive end for the Houston Texans as of September 22, 2026. Born in St. Catherine, Jamaica, on October 29, 1994, he moved with his family to Katy, Texas, at age eight and attended Morton Ranch High School. Hunter later played college football at LSU from 2012 through 2014, where he developed into a starting defensive end and completed his college career with 23 consecutive starts.

The Minnesota Vikings selected Hunter in the third round, 88th overall, of the 2015 NFL Draft. He earned PFWA All-Rookie recognition and became a prominent edge defender in Minnesota, receiving Pro Bowl selections and multiple All-Pro honors during his Vikings tenure. His career milestones include a standout 2023 season that earned him NFC Defensive Player of the Month honors for October and reinforced his reputation as one of the league’s established pass rushers.

Hunter signed with Houston as an unrestricted free agent on March 14, 2024, returning to the area where he attended high school. The Texans listed him as an active defensive end wearing number 55 on September 22, 2026. Houston agreed to a one-year contract extension with Hunter on March 10, 2026, keeping him under contract through the 2027 season. At 6 feet 5 inches and 263 pounds, he is known for an explosive edge-rushing style, disciplined preparation and a relentless motor.