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49ers NFL Draft Prospect Watch: Making the Case for RB Kareem Hunt

By Peter Panacy

Nov 27, 2015; Toledo, OH, USA; Western Michigan Broncos safety Asantay Brown (6) attempts to tackle Toledo Rockets running back Kareem Hunt (3) during the second quarter at Glass Bowl. Broncos win 35-30. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 27, 2015; Toledo, OH, USA; Western Michigan Broncos safety Asantay Brown (6) attempts to tackle Toledo Rockets running back Kareem Hunt (3) during the second quarter at Glass Bowl. Broncos win 35-30. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 3, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Toledo Rockets running back Kareem Hunt runs the 40 yard dash during the 2017 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 3, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Toledo Rockets running back Kareem Hunt runs the 40 yard dash during the 2017 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

Kareem Hunt’s Measurements & NFL Scouting Combine Results

Kareem Hunt measures in at 5-foot-10 and 216 pounds, which gives him a compact frame capable of withstanding the rigors of life at the NFL level.

And he could stand to add a few more pounds to his frame as well.

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Hunt also has a 31 3/8-inch wingspan with 9 5/8-inch hands. He managed 18 reps on the bench press at the combine and had a leap of 36.5 inches.

His 4.62 40-yard-dash time wasn’t particularly great, and he had hoped the number would be below 4.5.

“I feel it will be my athleticism (that will surprise coaches) I feel I’m a guy who is very explosive,” Hunt said prior to his workout. “I run faster than people think, and I believe I’m going to jump and test well. That’s what I do. I think I fit in right with the best of them, at the top. And I’m going to keep competing. That’s what I do, I love to compete. I’m going to show up and be there every day.”

While not meeting his goal might be a bit disappointing, it could play into the 49ers hands and wind up forcing Hunt down some big boards on draft day.