Player
Kareem Hunt
RB
Frames Hunt's whole resume in one snapshot: he's a productive starter-grade RB by volume and efficiency, not just a one-year wonder.
9-year career across KC + CLE. 5,777 career REG rushing yards on 1,394 carries (4.14 YPC), 55 rush TDs.
MilestoneCareer regular-season totals
| Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Games | 120 |
| Carries | 1,394 |
| Rush Yards | 5,777 |
| Rush TDs | 55 |
| Y/Att | 4.14 |
Why it matters. Frames Hunt's whole resume in one snapshot: he's a productive starter-grade RB by volume and efficiency, not just a one-year wonder.
Won the 2017 NFL rushing title with 1,327 yards as a 3rd-round rookie — the first rookie to lead the NFL in rushing since Eric Dickerson 1983.
MilestoneHunt 2017 NFL leader
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Att | 272 |
| Yds | 1,327 |
| YPC | 4.88 |
| TDs | 8 |
| Pro Bowl | Yes (rookie) |
Why it matters. Leading the NFL in rushing as a rookie is a top-tier debut — only a handful of players in modern history have done it, marking Hunt as a top-pedigree talent from day one.
Released by KC in Nov 2018 after a video showed him assaulting a woman — career-defining off-field incident.
SplitHunt 2018 incident
| Detail | Note |
|---|---|
| Game stats pre-release | 824 yds in 11 games |
| Release | Nov 2018 (video surfaced) |
| Suspension | 8 games (NFL conduct) |
| Comeback | 2019 CLE |
Why it matters. The 2018 incident is the defining off-field event of Hunt's career; understanding the timeline (pre-release production, release, suspension, comeback) is essential to reading the rest of his arc.
2017 his only 1,000-yd year — KC starter ~1,076/yr → CLE secondary ~457/yr → KC return ~670/yr.
TrendHunt career arc (REG)
| Phase | Years | Yds/yr |
|---|---|---|
| KC starter | 2017-2018 | 1,076/yr |
| CLE secondary | 2019-2023 | 457/yr |
| KC return | 2024-2025 | 670/yr |
Why it matters. Splitting the career into three phases shows why Hunt's per-year averages are misleading: he was a workhorse in KC, a part-time piece in CLE, and a complementary back on his KC return.
7 rushing TDs in just 7 career playoff games — including a SB LIX appearance with KC in Feb 2025 (lost to PHI).
MilestoneHunt postseason rushing (career)
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Playoff games | 7 |
| Carries | 61 |
| Rush yards | 265 |
| Rush TDs | 7 |
| YPC | 4.34 |
Why it matters. Hunt is often miscredited with a KC SB ring from his rookie/sophomore years; in fact his only SB appearance came on his KC return in Feb 2025, and KC lost. The TD-per-game playoff rate is the real headline.
Career 4.14 YPC on 1,394 carries — better than David Johnson (4.04) and Latavius Murray (4.20), edging on LeGarrette Blount (4.21).
ComparisonYPC for multi-team workhorse RBs (REG career)
| Player | Att | Yds | YPC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kareem Hunt | 1,394 | 5,777 | 4.14 |
| David Johnson | 1,010 | 4,077 | 4.04 |
| LeGarrette Blount | 1,497 | 6,308 | 4.21 |
| Latavius Murray | 1,561 | 6,554 | 4.20 |
Why it matters. Career YPC contextualizes whether Hunt's volume came with efficiency — vs peers with similar workloads, he sits near the middle, not the elite tier.
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