Hunter Nourzad
Career Summary
Versatile college lineman selected by Kansas City.
Hunter Nourzad played offensive line at Cornell and Penn State before Kansas City selected him in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
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College Career
Moved from tackle to the interior line.
Nourzad started at right tackle for Cornell before transferring to Penn State in 2022. He played both guard positions for the Nittany Lions and made 13 starts at center in 2023.
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Path to the NFL
Selected 159th overall in 2024.
The Chiefs chose Nourzad with the 159th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
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Career Accomplishments
Conference recognition at two programs.
Nourzad earned second-team All-Ivy League honors in 2019 and second-team All-Big Ten recognition for his final season at Penn State.
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Playing Style
Experience at multiple offensive line positions.
Nourzad brought college experience at tackle, guard and center. Chiefs scout Cassidy Kaminski highlighted his ability to handle multiple interior positions.
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