Danielle Hunter Houston Texans · #55
Danielle Hunter is a Defensive End for the Houston Texans, drafted 88th overall, 2015. In 2026 he recorded 9 tackles, 2 sacks.
Danielle Hunter — the report card
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Where Danielle Hunter stands
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Danielle Hunter career stats, season by season
| Season | G | Tkl | Sack | FF | PD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 14 | 33 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 16 | 56 | 12.5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 16 | 45 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 16 | 71 | 14.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 16 | 70 | 14.5 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 7 | 38 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 17 | 65 | 10.5 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 17 | 83 | 16.5 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 17 | 46 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 17 | 54 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 2026 in progress · 4 games | 4 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Career | 157 | 570 | 116.5 | 16 | 17 | 0 |
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The Ballad of Danielle Hunter
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The beginning
Danielle Hunter is a Defensive End for the Houston Texans, in his 12th NFL season.
Turning pro
Drafted 88th overall, 2015 as a Defensive End.
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Danielle Hunter is a Houston Texans defensive end, drafted 88th overall, 2015.
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Across 11 seasons (2015–2026) he has recorded 570 tackles, 117 sacks and 0 interceptions.
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Most recently he posted 9 tackles, 2 sacks and 0 interceptions in 2026.
Off the field
- Height
- 6' 5"
- Weight
- 263 lbs
- Draft
- 88th overall, 2015
- Born
- Katy, TX
- Age
- 32
- Jersey
- #55
Danielle Hunter is from Katy, TX and is 32 years old. He was drafted 88th overall, 2015 and plays defensive end at 6' 5", 263 lbs.
Over 11 seasons (2015–2026) he has recorded 570 tackles, 116.5 sacks and 0 interceptions. Hunter is currently on the Houston Texans roster.
Danielle Hunter is a premier edge/interior pass rusher who has generated 116.5 sacks and 570 tackles across 11 seasons (2015–2026).
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