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Kendall Hunter | Running Back

Team: San Francisco 49ers
Age / DOB:  (24) / 9/16/1988
Ht / Wt:  5'7' / 199
College: Oklahoma State
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Kendall Hunter (Achilles surgery) still expects to be a full go for training camp.
Hunter, who blew out his left Achilles' tendon on Nov. 25, recently resumed sprint work. He won't participate in OTAs or minicamps, but claims he's on track to battle for reps behind Frank Gore come August. Still, it would be an awfully quick recovery for Hunter. Note that Mikel Leshoure's rehab from the same injury lasted roughly 13 months. Leshoure also lacked burst upon return. Apr 18 - 8:49 AM
Source: Associated Press

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Kendall Hunter - RB - 49ers

The San Francisco Chronicle reports Kendall Hunter's Achilles' rehab is "ahead of schedule" and he will be ready when training camp opens.

He's already resumed running. Hunter, 24, tore his left Achilles' on November 25 and will be eight months removed from the injury when camp begins. On 184 career carries, Hunter has averaged 4.59 yards per pop and scored four touchdowns. Also an asset in the passing game, Hunter should open the season ahead of LaMichael James and right behind Frank Gore if he maintains full health.
Source: Eric Branch on Twitter
Mar 29 - 7:56 PM
Kendall Hunter - RB - 49ers

CSN Bay Area continues to insist that Kendall Hunter (Achilles) is expected to be ready for training camp.

If Hunter really is back by August, he'll be competing for backup duties with LaMichael James. It's still hard for us to see it. It usually takes running backs at least a year to return to 100 percent following an Achilles' tear and Hunter sustained his rupture in late November.
Source: CSN Bay Area
Feb 26 - 12:01 PM
Kendall Hunter - RB - 49ers

Beat writer Matt Maiocco believes that a healthy Kendall Hunter (Achilles) is ahead of LaMichael James on the depth chart.

Hunter's health is far from guaranteed. Mikel Leshoure tore his Achilles' tendon in August of 2011 and didn't return until Week 3 of the 2012 season. Hunter sustained his tear in late-November, making him a candidate for the PUP list in 2013. Although Maiocco says Hunter is expected to be available for camp, we doubt he'll be ready to truly battle James at that point.
Related: LaMichael James
Source: CSN Bay Area
Feb 12 - 12:59 PM
Kendall Hunter - RB - 49ers

Kendall Hunter (torn Achilles') shed his walking boot two days ago, but has no timetable to receive medical clearance.

Hunter tore the Achilles' tendon on November 25 and obviously won't be available for the Super Bowl. He's probably going to have a difficult time getting cleared for the start of training camp. Although Achilles' injuries are no longer a death knell for NFL running backs, the 49ers will have no incentive to rush Hunter back because of their backfield depth. He may open 2013 on PUP.
Source: Eric Branch on Twitter
Jan 25 - 4:19 PM
Kendall Hunter - RB - 49ers

49ers placed RB Kendall Hunter (torn Achilles) on injured reserve, ending his season.

Rookie Jewel Hampton was activated from the NFI/reserved list in a corresponding move. Hunter averaged 5.2 yards per on 72 carries over 11 games in his second season, emerging as the lesser half of the NFL's most effective backfield tandem. As promising as Demaryius Thomas, Terrell Suggs, and Mikel Leshoure have been in their returns from Achilles tears, Hunter should be stashed on Dynasty league rosters. He has a good chance to return for training camp in August.
Related: Jewel Hampton
Tue, Nov 27, 2012 03:22:00 PM
Kendall Hunter - RB - 49ers

The Sacramento Bee confirms that Kendall Hunter is out for the season, adding that his injury turned out to be an Achilles tear.

Hunter won't be designated for return on injured reserve because it's a 6-8 month injury. Frank Gore's change-of-pace back will be replaced by some combination of Brandon Jacobs, LaMichael James, and Anthony Dixon. As of now, there's no obvious handcuff for Gore's fantasy owners. Rookie Jewel Hampton is expected to be activated from the NFI/reserved list for depth.
Source: Sacramento Bee
Tue, Nov 27, 2012 01:48:00 PM
Kendall Hunter - RB - 49ers

A source tells USA Today that Kendall Hunter (ankle) will miss the rest of the season.

Hunter went down in the third quarter of Sunday's win over the Saints. The Niners haven't disclosed the exact nature of the injury yet, but it looks like further testing revealed a fracture. The injury leaves Frank Gore owners without a clear handcuff down the stretch. Anthony Dixon, Brandon Jacobs, and LaMichael James are all in the mix for backup duties. Hunter was averaging 6.5 carries per game and finishes his second season with 371 rushing yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Source: USA Today
Tue, Nov 27, 2012 12:45:00 PM
Kendall Hunter - RB - 49ers

Kendall Hunter is undergoing an MRI Monday on his injured left ankle.

Hunter was spotted in a walking boot and on crutches following Sunday's win over the Saints, suggesting a possible high ankle sprain. If it turns out to be a multi-week injury, fantasy owners who'd been stashing Hunter as a potential late-season sparkplug should drop him. Anthony Dixon, Brandon Jacobs, and possibly rookie LaMichael James will share No. 2 back duties going forward.
Source: CSN Bay Area
Mon, Nov 26, 2012 03:00:00 PM
Kendall Hunter - RB - 49ers

Kendall Hunter was carted to the locker room with an ankle injury late in the third quarter of Sunday's game at New Orleans.

Hunter had his ankle twisted by Saints LB Jonathan Vilma on a tackle. It appears that he's done for the day with just one quarter remaining. Hunter posted 28 yards on four carries before leaving with the injury. Brandon Jacobs and Anthony Dixon will handle backup duties in the meantime.
Sun, Nov 25, 2012 06:53:00 PM
Kendall Hunter - RB - 49ers

Kendall Hunter rushed for 27 yards and a touchdown on five carries in Week 11 against the Bears.

Hunter has touched the ball just 10 times over the past two weeks, and it shows that he's no more than a Frank Gore handcuff. He did score a 14-yard touchdown in the second quarter to put the Niners up 17-0, though. Hunter is only a fantasy option in the deepest of deep leagues.
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 01:00:00 AM
Kendall Hunter - RB - 49ers

Kendall Hunter rushed just three times for 15 yards in San Francisco's Week 10 tie with the Rams, adding one catch for eight yards.

The four touches were Hunter's fewest of the season, and particularly disappointing since the 49ers played an extra 15 minutes of ball. It underscores that though Hunter is a home-run threat who can earn bigger workloads when he's "in the zone," he's ultimately still just a Frank Gore handcuff, and poor flex option in 12-14 team leagues.
Sun, Nov 11, 2012 08:55:00 PM
Kendall Hunter - RB - 49ers

Kendall Hunter rushed for 43 yards on 10 carries in Week 8 against Arizona.

Hunter added one catch for six yards out of the backfield. With Frank Gore still slightly nursing a rib injury, Hunter matched a season-high with 11 touches on Monday night. He continues to perform at a high level behind Gore, and that keeps Brandon Jacobs as a healthy inactive for the 49ers. Hunter is a nice handcuff.
Tue, Oct 30, 2012 01:02:00 AM
Kendall Hunter - RB - 49ers

Kendall Hunter rushed for 31 yards on nine carries against the Seahawks in Week 7.

Hunter also tallied 14 yards on two receptions out of the backfield. He and Frank Gore combined for 227 yards of San Francisco's 313 total net yards. Hunter continues to see plenty of action on offense. He's no more than a flex play at best but is clearly the No. 2 back for the Niners.
Fri, Oct 19, 2012 12:40:00 AM
Kendall Hunter - RB - 49ers

Kendall Hunter rushed 11 times for 81 yards versus the Bills in Week 5.

The rushing attempts were a career-high due to the blowout victory. He lost a 14-yard run due to a tripping penalty, and his 26-yard scamper in garbage time put the 49ers over the hump for a single-game franchise record of 621 offensive yards. A stretch as a weekly flex option, Hunter has matched Frank Gore's 5.4 YPC heading into Week 6 versus the Giants.
Sun, Oct 7, 2012 07:34:00 PM

Depth Charts

Skill Players
PosRoleName
QB1Colin Kaepernick
2Colt McCoy
3Scott Tolzien
4B.J. Daniels
RB1Frank Gore
2Kendall Hunter
3LaMichael James
4Anthony Dixon
5Marcus Lattimore
GLB1Frank Gore
2Kendall Hunter
3RB1Frank Gore
2Kendall Hunter
FB1Bruce Miller
2Alex Debniak
WR11Anquan Boldin
2Kyle Williams
3Ricardo Lockette
4Chad Hall
5Marlon Moore
WR21A.J. Jenkins
2Quinton Patton
3Mario Manningham
4Joe Hastings
5Michael Crabtree
WR31Kyle Williams
TE1Vernon Davis
2Vance McDonald
3Garrett Celek
4Cameron Morrah
5MarQueis Gray
K1Phil Dawson