Of all the descriptors that have been used for Danielle Hunter — a chiseled, 6-foot-5, 252-pounder who has another four months before turning 23 — “sponge-like” isn’t the most common.
But a look beyond impressive physique and athleticism reveals the third-year pro’s receptive approach to soak up knowledge from coaches and teammates.
When Hunter arrived in Vikings defensive line coach Andre Patterson’s office after being selected in the third round of the 2015 NFL Draft, he brought a notepad.
Tips on techniques have stacked up like piles of opposing quarterbacks.
Hunter said this spring that he’s “up to six or seven” notebooks.