Jack Hunt

Loan spells In the 2009–10 season, he was sent on loan to Conference National side Grays Athletic. Hunt made four appearances for Grays Athletic before returning to his parent club. Hunt made his debut in the 2–1 win over Barnet on 7 August 2010. Then on 11 September 2010, Hunt provided an assist for Scott Boden to score the equaliser, in a 1–1 draw against Morecambe. Hunt became a first team regular, playing as a right–back, making 20 appearances and returned to the Galpharm after his loan expired in early January 2011.

Crystal Palace Premier League side Crystal Palace signed Hunt on a four-year deal, from Huddersfield Town, on 2 September 2013. Upon joining Crystal Palace, Hunt said on the move, quoting: "The interest from Crystal Palace filled me with a lot of confidence. Obviously the Premier is the best league in the world and I jumped at the chance to go to Palace. I spoke to the manager for a good hour, hour-and-a-half and the chat was brilliant, he is a brilliant man and very honest. I can't wait to play for him and you can see why he has such a good team spirit there, and that was only after one conversation with him".

However, before he could make his début, Hunt broke his ankle in training on 9 September, ruling him out for up to four months. By January, Hunt returned to training after being told by the club's medical that he was given all-clear.

After his transfer to Sheffield Wednesday, Hunt said he stood by his decision over signing for Crystal Palace. The Croydon Advertiser later listed Hunt as among eleven players to never live up to expectations.

Loan spells On 29 January 2014, Hunt joined Championship side Barnsley on loan for the remainder of the 2013–14 season. Three days later, on 1 February 2014, Hunt made his Barnsley debut, in a 1–0 against Sheffield Wednesday and provided an assist in the next game on 8 February 2014, Hunt provided an assist for Chris O'Grady to score the first goal of the season, in a 2–2 draw against Ipswich Town. However, Hunt was restricted to 10 appearances for the club, due to match fitness and injury that kept him out for the rest of the season. As a result, Hunt was unable to help the club survive relegation, as they were relegated to League One.

On 22 July 2014, Hunt joined Nottingham Forest on loan until 1 January 2015. Upon joining Nottingham Forest, Hunt was given number 17 shirt. On his first day at the club, Hunt appeared at training, but ended up having a head wound, resulting in eight stitches. Hunt made his Nottingham Forest in the opening game of the season against Blackpool, where he provided an assist for Chris Burke, in a 2–0 win. Hunt made an impact at the end of August when he provided an assist for Matty Fryatt to score the winning goal, in a 2–1 win over Bournemouth, and followed up, providing another assist, in a 4–0 win over Reading. Hunt's impact at Nottingham Forest with nineteen appearances had convinced the club's management to express interest in signing him permanently. However, Crystal Palace asked Nottingham Forest to increase their bid for him. This was later confirmed by Palace owner Steve Parish, who stated the club should have signed him permanently and revealed their decision to increase the price to sign Hunt. Hunt's loan spell at Nottingham Forest came to an end on 31 December 2014 and he returned to his parent club. After this, Hunt stated his gratitude to the club, stating the club helped him fall in love with football again.

Despite being linked with a move to Blackburn Rovers, it was announced on 30 January 2015, that Hunt had opted to join Championship club Rotherham United on loan until 2 May 2015. The next day, Hunt made his Rotherham United debut, playing 90 minutes, in a 1–1 draw against Charlton Athletic. Hunt then provided an assist for Kári Árnason to score the first goal of the game, in a 2–0 win over his former club, Huddersfield Town on 7 March 2015. Hunt made sixteen appearances for the club, as he helped them survive relegation in the Championship to ensure playing in the second season.

Sheffield Wednesday On 3 July 2015, Hunt joined Championship club Sheffield Wednesday on loan for the duration of the 2015–16 season. Upon joining the club, Hunt was given the number 32 shirt ahead of the new season.

Hunt made his Sheffield Wednesday debut in the opening game of the season, where he played at right-back and for the full 90 minutes, in a 2–0 win over Bristol City. Hunt found himself competing at right-back with Liam Palmer, but managed to retain the position despite suffering from a knee injury.

On 13 January 2016, after playing 22 games as part of his season long loan, Hunt joined Sheffield Wednesday on a three-and-a-half-year deal, signing for an undisclosed fee. Hunt's first game after signing for the club on a permanent basis came on 16 January 2016, in a 2–0 win over Leeds United. A month after joining the club permanently, Hunt provided an assist for Lucas João to score the fourth goal of the season, in a 4–0 win over Brentford on 13 February 2016. Hunt would later help the club reach the play-offs and in the second leg, Hunt provided the assist for Ross Wallace, in a 1–1 draw against Brighton & Hove Albion. Hunt started as a right-back in the play-off Championship Final against Hull City, playing 90 minutes, but lost 1–0. In his first season at the club, Hunt made 40 appearances in all competitions.

Bristol City On 6 July 2018, it was announced that Hunt had joined fellow Championship side Bristol City. He joined the Robins for an undisclosed fee, signing a three-year contract.

on 14 May 2021, Hunt left Bristol City following the expiration of his contract thus making him a free agent.

Return to Sheffield Wednesday On 22 July 2021, Hunt sealed a return to Sheffield Wednesday. Hunt would confirm he signed a one-year deal with a one-year option based on promotion back to the Championship. He would make his second competitive debut for Sheffield Wednesday on 1 August 2021, at home to former club Huddersfield Town. Hunt would score his first goal for Wednesday across both spells at the club on 26 March 2022 against Cheltenham Town. After missing out on promotion during the playoffs, the club would offer him a new contract following the end of the 2021–22 season, signing a new contract in June 2022.

On 19 May 2023, Hunt scored the winning penalty to send Sheffield Wednesday to the 2023 EFL League One play-off final. Following promotion back to the EFL Championship it was confirmed that Hunt would be released following the end of his contract.

Bristol Rovers On 17 August 2023, Hunt signed for League One club Bristol Rovers on a two-year deal. On 23 September 2023, he scored his first goal for the club with the second in a 4–1 victory over Wigan Athletic, a performance rated 9/10 by local journalists.

Having failed to make an appearance since suffering a calf muscle tear on 2 November 2024, new manager Iñigo Calderón revealed in January 2025 that Hunt had since returned to full fitness but had fallen out of favour and there was the possibility of him leaving the club before the end of the transfer window. On 2 February 2025, he made his first appearance in three months, impressing in a 3–1 victory over Peterborough United. Following relegation, he was released at the end of the 2024–25 season.

In July 2025 he joined Bradford City on trial, including joining the club's training camp in Austria.

Stockport County On 18 November 2025, Hunt joined League One club Stockport County on a short-term deal until January 2026. He departed the club upon the expiration of his deal in January.

Wigan Athletic On 2 February 2026, Hunt joined League One side Wigan Athletic on a deal until the end of the season.

York City On 17 July 2026, Hunt signed for EFL League Two club York City.

Personal life Born in Rothwell, England, Hunt said he considered himself a Leeds lad.

Career statistics

Honours Chesterfield Football League Two: 2010–11

Huddersfield Town Football League One play-offs: 2012

Sheffield Wednesday EFL League One play-offs: 2023

Individual PFA Team of the Year: 2011–12 League One Huddersfield Town Young Player of the Season: 2011–12