Earnest Hunter

Earnest Hunter III (born December 21, 1970) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Southeastern Oklahoma State Storm. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Cleveland Browns.

College career Hunter originally attended Navarro College from 1991 to 1992 before transferring to Southeastern Oklahoma State University, where he set the Oklahoma Intercollegiate Conference records for rushing yards (1,899) and touchdowns (16) in 1994.

Professional career Hunter signed as an undrafted free agent with the Cleveland Browns in 1995. He also caught 22 passes for 134 yards. He returned to professional football in 2002, playing for the Oklahoma Crude of the National Indoor Football League.

Personal life Hunter's father died when he was seven years old. His mother then began working multiple jobs to help support their family. Hunter became a father while attending Longview High School. He now teaches at Winona Isd Highschool and Winona Isd Middle School as a PE teacher and a Football and basketball coach. Hunter now works as a study hall teacher at The Brook Hill School in Bullard Texas.