Defensive end Danielle Hunter emerged in his second pro season to grab a share of headlines for Minnesota’s deep and dynamic defensive line.
Hunter recorded 12.5 sacks on the season, tying for third place in the league. He currently ranks second among all defensive ends from the 2015 draft class in total sacks (18.5), just behind first-round pick Vic Beasley (19.5) and ahead of second-round pick Preston Smith (13).
“To go from college, where he was a better athlete than most of the people he played against, to come do it at the highest level and two years later be a double-digit sack guy, that’s a tremendous accomplishment by him,” Vikings defensive line coach Andre Patterson said.