Gridiron Core
NFL · 2026
Danielle Hunter
Texans· #55

DanielleHunter

Defensive End

  • 6'5"
  • 263 lbs
  • Age 32
17
Tackles
4.0
Sacks
0
Int
4
Pass Def
2026 SeasonThrough 7 games

Player Info

Position
Defensive End
Height
6'5"
Weight
263 lbs
Age
32
Born
October 29, 1994 · Katy, TX
College
LSU
Experience
12th Season

Contract Details

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$63.2MTotal Value
2YearsDuration
$31.6MAvg. Annual
2026 – 2027Contract Years
$32.5M2026 Salary

Veteran contract · free agent 2028via ESPN

Draft Info

2015Draft Year
Round 3Round
Pick 88Overall
LSUCollegeMINDrafted By

Season Stats

2026 Regular Season
17Tackles
8Solo
9Assisted
4.0Sacks
1.0Stuffs
1Forced Fum
0Int
4Pass Def

Career Stats

Full career
SeasonGamesTklSackIntPD
2026HOU7174.004
2025HOU175415.003
2024HOU174612.003
Total160578118.5018

Fantasy Outlook

2026 Projection
—Projected Pts
—Position Rank
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Hunter -- who is now under contract with Houston through 2027 -- is coming off of a 2025 campaign during which he compiled 54 total tackles (28 solo), including 15.0 sacks, while also recording three passes defensed, three forced fumbles and a fumble recovery over 17 regular-season games. The defensive lineman has combined to produced 27.0 sacks over two years with the Texans, and his new extension certainly reflects his value to the franchise. Look for Hunter to have another productive season in 2026 while starting opposite of Will Anderson on Houston's defensive line.

Recent Games

Game log
DateOpponentTklSoloSackIntPD
Oct 25vs NYGL211.000
Oct 18vs JACW310.000
Oct 11@ TENW331.001

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Injury Status

HealthyNo injury designation