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Source confirms Oklahoma State RB Kendall Hunter has visit with Patriots 03.29.11 at 4:03 pm ET
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Kendall Hunter (AP)

A league source confirmed the report that Oklahoma State running back Kendall Hunter had a visit with the Patriots in Foxboro on Tuesday.

Hunter is a 5-foot-7, 200-pounder who was a two-time consensus All-American, an academic All-Big 12 selection and a finalist for the 2010 Doak Walker Award given to America’s top running back as a senior. He finished his career with the Cowboys as the fourth-leading rusher in Oklahoma State history with 4,181 yards and is fourth in school history with 37 rushing touchdowns

Seen by many as someone who could be taken anywhere between the late first and early third round, his 40 times have ranked between 4.46 and 4.53. At the combine, he registered a 35 1/2 inch vertical leap, a 10-foot-2 broad jump. He also had 24 reps of 225 pounds on the bench and had a 6.74 3-cone drill.

His numbers have been impressive, but one of the things that have really stuck out for many about Hunter is his work in blitz pickup. It’s a trait the Patriots look for in their running backs, and even though he’s regarded as slightly undersized, several national analysts — including Mike Mayock of the NFL Network — have singled out Hunter for his work as a blocker.

“At Oklahoma State, that’s the number one thing we do besides ball carry — if you can’t block, you ain’t playing,” Hunter said. “Even though I didn’t end up blocking that much, but at practice, you be blocking all the time. You go against linebackers almost every other day.”

The news was first reported by the National Football Post.

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  • Dano

    Latest Mock Draft 1)Aldon Smith DE Missouri 1)Jimmy Smith CB Colorado 2)Christian Ponder QB Florida State 2)Jabaal Sheard DE Pittsburgh 3)Kendall Hunter RB Oklahoma St 3)DeMarcus Love OT Arkansas.

  • MOB

    really dano? the pats are guna use the #33 overall pick on a qb when you have the league mvp under center? smh……..

  • http://Enteryourwebsite... Tom

    I agree, no way Ponder hoes that high, particularly will not be the Pats selecting if he does.

  • Dano

    My reasons for Pats taking Ponder at 33.1)Let a talented QB learn from one of the best of all time while he is in his prime.2)Not a cheerleader(they can run things by each other) but someone Brady can help bring strength to the QB position alot of great QB’s have had great back ups.3)A insurance incase Brady ever got injured.4)Get the most value for pick if Ponder last to second round he is a steal in round 2.

  • Erik Concord, NH

    Sorry Dano, you are delusional. They just signed Brady to a 4 year contract extension for massive money. That means they don’t need the next guy until 5 years from now. No way on earth BB is wasting a #2 pick on a guy to sit on the bench for 4 years. Besides, he already has Hoyer. What are you thinking? By the time Brady is ready to move on, this guy will be into his free-agent situation so he walks. Why would you do something so dumb as wasting a prime draft pick and the money on a guy who is a spare part? Teams go out and get a veteran back-up or a young development guy like Hoyer to fill the # 2 & #3 QB spots. They don’t waste money on a guy unlikely to play unless Brady gets a season ending injury.

    Also, IMO Ponder is a stiff. Stop rejoicing over the Senior Bowl and go back and look at his record at FLA St. Mediocre to poor performance and an injury. He’s a typical run and shoot nothing special spread QB. I would not waste anything more than a 6th round pick on this guy.

    You want draft guesses, here are mine: #17 Pouncey/Costanso, #28 Heyward, #33 Watkins / Carimi, 2B best safety available (bye bye Merriweather) Rahim Moore/Quinton Carter, 3A Daniel Thomas (RB), 3B Mason Foster (LB), 4 Zach Hurd (OG), 5 Mark Herzlich (LB).

  • Dano

    To NH, Brady did get hurt as you mentioned and Cassel came in and did a very good job.What about BB taking a guy in Cassel who practically never played college ball was mostly a back up.The Pats are interested in QB as they have talked with Dalton of TCU and Stanzi of Iowa who are “fairly high rated QB’s”.On the positive side I did like your picks of Castonzo,Heyward,Carter and Herzlich.Hurd maybe a rach at 3 but would be a nice 4th round pick.Enjoy the Draft and Go Pats!

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