Lee Hunter (Texas Tech) - 2026 NFL Draft Pick #49 by CAR
What The Experts Thought Before The Draft
Lee Hunter entered the 2026 NFL Draft from Texas Tech as a DT prospect. CAR selected him in Round 2 with the 49th overall pick.
Scouting Overview
At DT, the central evaluation points are first-step quickness, leverage, power and gap control.
Development Areas
His NFL development will depend on block disengagement and maintaining pad level against double teams.
Draft Context
As a Day 2 selection, he should compete for an early role while developing toward regular starting work.