Javin Edward Hunter (born May 9, 1980) is a former

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wide receiver. He played college football at the

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, and was drafted by the

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in the sixth round of the

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. He also played a season for the

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. Hunter's father

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also played in the NFL and his son

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played college basketball for the

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. In 2022, he was drafted with the fifth pick in the first round by the

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Education

Hunter attended high school at

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, where he was a 3-time All-State and

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All-American basketball player while teaming with former

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player and

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standout

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as well as

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he was a three-time

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Class B state basketball champion. In football, he was a first-team ''Parade'' All-American, ''

'' second-team All-American, rated 34th best player nationally by ''

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'' and 37th best player by ''

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''. He was also rated one of the top 3 wide receivers in the country by the ''

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'', ''

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'' and ''

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'' magazine. Hunter was a top recruit for the legendary and former Notre Dame wide receiver coach

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and committed to the

. In a run-heavy Notre Dame offense under Bob Davie, he was Notre Dame's top receiver in 2001 and lead the team in catches and receiving yards that same year. He was also a member of the Irish basketball team in his freshman year under former NBA coach John Macleod.Player Bio: Javin Hunter :: Football
/ref> Hunter's father was James Hunter, a former all-pro defensive back for the

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from 1976 to 1982.

NFL career

Hunter was drafted by the

in the sixth round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He first showed promise as a rookie scoring two touchdowns, including one on a 99-yard kick return against the New York Jets. Hunter was named one of ten rookies to watch for the 2002 season by

. He finished the 2002 season playing in 12 games, 4 of them starts. He also averaged 26.3 yards on kick returns, including a 63-yard return against the

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. The next year, Hunter tore his Achilles tendon and missed the entire season. In September 2005, he made the switch to cornerback from wide receiver. However, after an injury during camp he was given an injury settlement by the Ravens. Hunter was then picked up by the

in 2005.San Francisco 49ers transactions
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Personal life

Hunter has a son,

, with former

point guard and current women's basketball head coach

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. Jaden was an All-American basketball player at

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and currently plays for the

. Hunter has another son, Jordan Hunter currently attending

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in Chantilly, VA.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Hunter, Javin 1980 births Living people Players of American football from Detroit American football wide receivers Baltimore Ravens players Notre Dame Fighting Irish football players Detroit Country Day School alumni