Mike Gunter

Michael Wayne Gunter (born February 18, 1961) is an American former professional football player who was a running back for one season with the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fourth round of the 1984 NFL draft. He played college football for the Tulsa Golden Hurricane.

Early life and college Michael Wayne Gunter was born on February 18, 1961, in Gladewater, Texas, to parents Maurice and Mary (Smith) Gunter. He attended Gladewater High School. In 1982, he set the school single-season rushing yards record with 1,464 yards and also led the country with 7.5 yards per carry, earning first-team All-Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) honors. Gunter recorded 3,547 yards, 6.2 yards per carry and 32 touchdowns in his college career.

Professional career Gunter was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fourth round, with the 107th overall pick, of the 1984 NFL draft. He officially signed with the team on May 25. He was waived on August 20, 1984.

Gunter was claimed off waivers by the Indianapolis Colts on August 21, 1984. He was waived on August 27, 1984.

Gunter signed with the Kansas City Chiefs on October 16, 1984. He played in four games for the Chiefs during the 1984 season, rushing 15 times for 12 yards. He was released on August 12, 1985.