Louisiana Lafayette offensive lineman Robert Hunt displays pro-caliber traits and is one of the biggest under-the-radar prospects in the 2020 NFL Draft.
The 6-foot-5, 322-pound redshirt senior has three years of starting experience, including the last two seasons as the Ragin’ Cajuns’ right tackle.
Hunt has a thick, filled-out frame with the requisite length to find success at the next level. He has played at a high-level on the outside, but his play-style and build are better suited for the interior at the next level.
He anchors a strong rushing attack and approaches the game with a road-grader mentality.
He consistently opens up rushing lanes at the point-of-attack and has some nasty finishes. Hunt doesn’t possess a ton of natural athletic bend, but he can win the leverage battle and drive when he gets his hands set inside.
Hunt has a quick initial punch and can lock on and steer his assignment as a run blocker, although there are times where his hand placement is a little wide and he struggles to reset after his hands have been shed initially.
He can fit as a run-blocking right guard at the next level, but Hunt needs to continue to refine his skill as a pass blocker.
His feet can be a bit sloppy and he struggles to effectively get depth to his vertical set. Hunt has times where he opens the gate vs. speed rushers and needs to develop the ability to establish body positioning and widen the pocket.
Hunt’s punch is quick, but there are times where he struggles to quickly identify interior blitzers and has some issues protecting his inside shoulder. He has the flashes and can generally hold up in pass protection, but he could face a learning curve when he arrives at the next level.
Despite some of his potential limitations, Hunt has already proven that he can compete at a high-level. He’s been stellar this year and has been recognized for that, but evaluators should circle back to his performance against Alabama last season.
While the Crimson Tide rolled through the game relatively easily, Hunt looked like he belonged and put together a really impressive performance.
Given the potential lack of depth at the interior offensive lineman position in the 2020 NFL Draft class, Hunt is a player that could be a late-riser in the process.
He’ll likely need to adjust to a new position at the next level, but Hunt has a legitimate shot at being a mid-round steal for the right team.