Danielle Hunter is a Jamaican-American NFL defensive end who plays for the Houston Texans in the 2024 NFL season. He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings with the 88th overall pick in the third round of the 2015 NFL Draft. After spending nine seasons with the Vikings, he joined the Texans, signing a two-year, $49 million contract with the team in 2024 (via Spotrac). As of Week 17 of the 2024 NFL season, Hunter has recorded 508 total tackles, 99.5 sacks, 12 forced fumbles, 4 fumble recoveries, 11 pass deflections, and 2 defensive touchdowns (via Pro Football Reference).
Before entering the NFL, he played college football for the LSU Tigers from 2012 to 2014, representing Louisiana State University. According to Sports Reference, he appeared in 38 games, recording 142 tackles (including 52 solo tackles) and 4.5 sacks. He grew up in Katy, Texas, and attended Morton Ranch High School. A four-star prospect according to ESPN.com and Rivals.com, he recorded 108 total tackles in his career (via the official Louisiana State University website).
Who are Danielle Hunter’s parents?
According to LSU's official website, Hunter's parents are his stepfather, Ckeikh Ndiaye, and his mother, Kimara Bonitto. As of December 2024, no information is available about Hunter's biological father.
Danielle Hunter mother
Kimara Bonitto is the mother of Danielle Hunter. According to her Facebook profile, she is a digital creator.
As reported on the official Minnesota Vikings website in 2018, she attended Monroe College. Bonitto has also worked as an accountant. She is married to Ckeikh Ndiaye and has two daughters, Mareme and Aisha.
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FAQs on Danielle Hunter
A. Danielle Hunter weighs around 263 pounds (119 kg) as of December 2024.
A. Danielle Hunter has played for two NFL teams, including Minnesota Vikings and Houston Texans.
A. Danielle Hunter recorded 83 combined tackles during the 2023 season.
A. No, Danielle Hunter has not earned any Super Bowl title as of the 2023 NFL season.
