A well-built runner who displays great balance, runs low to the ground, is tough, creative and elusive. Also possesses game-braking abilities. A decent return man as well.
Flaws:
Needs to improve as a blocker and receiver. Also had his share of injuries so durability may be an issue. Will need to prove he can carry the load.
Career Potential:
Adequate option in the backfield with solid upside.
Movements & Injuries
2012
11/27/2012
Achilles, injured reserve.
2011
7/28/2011
Signed by the San Francisco 49ers to a four-year contract.
Career Transactions
2011
4/30/2011
Drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the 4th round (115th Overall) in 2011.
Player News
Kendall Hunter plans to be a full go for camp | 04/18/2013 8:49 AM
News
Kendall Hunter (Achilles surgery) still expects to be a full go for training camp.
Associated Press
Impact
Hunter, who blew out his left Achilles' tendon on Nov. 25, recently resumed sprint work. He won't participate in OTAs or minicamps, but claims he's on track to battle for reps behind Frank Gore come August. Still, it would be an awfully quick recovery for Hunter. Note that Mikel Leshoure's rehab from the same injury lasted roughly 13 months.
Kendall Hunter's rehab is 'ahead of schedule' | 03/29/2013 7:56 PM
News
The San Francisco Chronicle reports Kendall Hunter's Achilles' rehab is "ahead of schedule" and he will be ready when training camp opens.
Eric Branch on Twitter
Impact
He's already resumed running. Hunter, 24, tore his left Achilles' on November 25 and will be eight months removed from the injury when camp begins. On 184 career carries, Hunter has averaged 4.59 yards per pop and scored four touchdowns. Also an asset in the passing game, Hunter should open the season ahead of LaMichael James and right behind Frank Gore if he maintains full health.
Kendall Hunter will be ready for camp? | 02/26/2013 1:01 PM
News
CSN Bay Area continues to insist that Kendall Hunter (Achilles) is expected to be ready for training camp.
CSN Bay Area
Impact
If Hunter really is back by August, he'll be competing for backup duties with LaMichael James. It's still hard for us to see it. It usually takes running backs at least a year to return to 100 percent following an Achilles' tear and Hunter sustained his rupture in late November.
Kendall Hunter ahead of James if healthy? | 02/12/2013 1:59 PM
News
Beat writer Matt Maiocco believes that a healthy Kendall Hunter (Achilles) is ahead of LaMichael James on the depth chart.
CSN Bay Area
Kendall Hunter sheds his walking boot | 01/25/2013 5:19 PM
News
Kendall Hunter (torn Achilles') shed his walking boot two days ago, but has no timetable to receive medical clearance.
Eric Branch on Twitter
Impact
Hunter tore the Achilles' tendon on November 25 and obviously won't be available for the Super Bowl. He's probably going to have a difficult time getting cleared for the start of training camp. Although Achilles' injuries are no longer a death knell for NFL running backs, the 49ers will have no incentive to rush Hunter back because of their backfield depth. He may open 2013 on PUP.
