As the Pittsburgh Steelers look to reload their defensive line in the 2026 NFL Draft, one Day 2 prospect — Texas Tech defensive tackle Lee Hunter — would make an excellent addition to the roster.
Here’s a look at Hunter’s scouting report, containing information on his bio, strengths, concerns, stats, and highlights.
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Lee Hunter, DT, Texas Tech
Height: 6 feet 3 1/2 inches
40-yard dash: 5.18 seconds
Projection: Second- to third-round
Strengths
Massive 6-foot-9 wingspan
Violent hands, excellent anchor
Twitchy block-shed moves excel against interior offensive linemen
Concerns
Overrelies on strength over technique
Effort takes a dip when the play is away from his gap
Pass-rush repertoire needs work
Stats
2022: 14 combined tackles, one sack, zero forced fumbles
2023: 69 combined tackles, 3 sacks, zero forced fumbles
2024: 44 combined tackles, one sack, zero forced fumbles
2025: 41 combined tackles, 2.5 sacks, one forced fumble
Highlights
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