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2016 Lakes (Lakewood, Wa.) WR/DE Chris Hunter recently picked up his fifth offer and he’ll be heading out to visit his newest suitor this weekend.
“I got an offer from Idaho,” Hunter told Northwest Elite Index. “I’m actually heading there later today to check it out on an official visit.”
In addition to his newest offer, Hunter also has offers from South Alabama, UTEP, Montana State and Idaho State.
“I’m visiting Idaho this weekend and then Montana State next weekend and South Alabama after that,” Hunter added.
As a senior this season, Hunter finished with over 50 receptions for 1,200 yards and eight scores as a receiver and he led the state with 19 sacks while also posting close to 70 tackles from his defensive end/linebackers spot.
While both numbers are pretty gaudy, he said he sees himself more on the offensive side of the ball, if given the choice.
“I like to have the ball in my hands and make plays down the field,” Hunter told Northwest Elite Index shortly after helping lead his team past Kennewick for a berth in the 3A state semi-finals. “I can do whatever a team needs me to do, but I’m probably at my best catching a short pass and then using my size and speed (4.5) and my ability to make guys miss in the open field to make a play.”
Because of his quickness and athleticism, he’s also a terror off the edge for the Lancers.
“I like to rush the quarterback, no doubt,” Hunter said. “My speed is really tough for tackles to handle, but I’m not a small guy, so I think I sorta surprise them with my speed and quickness.
“I’m also pretty good with my hands, I can get blockers off me pretty easily, so that helps too.”
In addition to standing out on the gridiron, the 6-3″, 215-pounder is also a solid player on the basketball court and he runs the 100 meters, 110 hurdles and he takes part in the high jump for the track team.
NEI will continue to keep track of Hunter as he makes his way through the recruiting process and we will update news on him as it happens.
Chris Hunter shoulda/woulda/coulda had rankings from Rivals.com, Scout.com, ESPN.com and 247Sports.com, but no one make a profile for him. I wonder how many talent student-athletes at Lakes and other programs don't have the resources to attend camps and combines to generate the attention from preps writers and collegiate recruiters.
Had someone contacted those sites about getting a profile, one would've been made. I forwarded along information from an athlete to two of those just the other day and said athlete now has a profile.
And as for having the resources, the Barton Football Academy has never turned an athlete away because of money. If an athlete does not have the money to pay, arraignments will be made to help that athlete.
Had someone contacted those sites about getting a profile, one would've been made. I forwarded along information from an athlete to two of those just the other day and said athlete now has a profile.
And as for having the resources, the Barton Football Academy has never turned an athlete away because of money. If an athlete does not have the money to pay, arraignments will be made to help that athlete.
Ryland Spencer A mother contact me today, she still doesn't have a Rivals.com profile for her son. It's been 4 months. Do you have links to the sites that I can pass on and can I drop your name.
About the alternative arrangements, I'll let the parents know Barton Football Academy's policy.
Ken Jones Give them my email address… Ringerland@gmail.com and have them get in touch with me. I will take care of the rest.
Mr. Ken Jones, please stop posting on social media sites as someone who represents Lakes high school athletes, Lakes families or the city of Lakewood. Mr. Ken Jones has no contact with athletes, families or staff at Lakes HS. Mr. Jones does not have children who attend Lakes High school, he does not live in our city and he in no way represents the parents of our proud program or the student/athletes who attend our school. Ken Jones has been harassing many people in our community and others (see the Montana Grizz) for years now and those of us who are involved at Lakes and who actually walk on campus regularly know that Ken Jones is not a factor here, does not represent anyone here and he has no idea who these kids are. Unfortunately Mr. Jones, does not live in our community, are city or even our county yet he feels the need to harass us and post messages from behind his computer screen that are both negative and hurtful to the families and kids he pretends to know. Thank you to everyone in advance for ignoring any of Mr. Ken jones's posts in the future as they pertain to Lakes High School, the student athletes and families.
Actually, I'm a Lakes Lancer alum. As a military brat, I grew up watching my sibling and their friends play Lakes athletics. I was a co-captain for Lakes Football and Lakes Soccer. I have nominated Lakes athletes for local recogniton and awards, WIAA Athletes of the Week, CenturyLink/SeattleSeahawk Athletes of the Week, Seattle Times Performers of the Week, The News Tribune's Prep Zone, Tacoma Athletic Commission's Athlete of the Year and more. I've receive thanks from many parents and students for Lakes and even received thanks from military brats and their parents for communication to the preps sports media regarding the relocation of former Lakes student-athletes. I can prove every claim. What can you prove? I don't leave in Lakewood, Washington? Okay. How many Lakes Alumni do?
Lakewood Parent, when you're ready to do something for Lakes High School other than make claims and hide behind your alias or anonymous title, let me know because Lakes Lancers student-athletes could use your passion to enhance their opportunities in life.
Ryland Spencer Sophomore Hector Jasso, 6'3", 290 lbs was a starter in 2015; additionally, he's gaining recogntion from the Washington Wrestling Report Ranking and may be ranked within the Washington's top-tier wrestlers at 285lbs. Sophomore Che Rogers, 5'10", 155 lbs played in several varsity games in 2016. Additionally, he made Ford Sports Performance's Elite 7-on-7 travel team. Junior Dedrian Milligan, 6'0", 180 lbs was a starter in 2015. I could continue, but as requested, I will have their parents, the student-athlete or both contact your e-mail address.
Ken Jones, nominating players for awards is wonderful and looking out for our student athletes is something we can both agree on but when you attack coaches, without ever seeing a game, or post negative comments against staff while never having met or spoken with any of them, you contradict yourself and lose all credibility. Please keep up any and all positive work you do for these young men and women of Lakes High School. But, please keep your negative comments about school staff, athletes and coaches to yourself until you have actually met any of the above or have attended just one Lakes sporting event. All of these people (coaches/staff/athletes) put unbelievable time and energy into their work and teams while you post your comments from Melbourne, Australia and based on the comments of whom?? A few disgruntled parents/players?? Again, please keep your negative comments to yourself and help present Lakes High school as the wonderful school it is and be part of building these students up and not tearing them down! Thank you for understanding.
Lakewood Parent Actually, I'd chatted with Coach Miller regarding establishing a Lakes Football Booster Club for 3 years prior to its establishment. I've chatted with Hillary Butler, Sione Potoa'e, Ma'ne Manaea regarding coaching at Lakes well before their return to Lakes Football. I've provided game highlights for over 7 years to military personnel and parents that couldn't attend games via the Internet, Twitter and Facebook … I could go on, but I think that's enough.
About positivity, I'm about reality, not fantasy 'cause life is Real and Real is a motherphucker. I'll leave you with a quote from one of my favorite movies, Remember the Titans.
Coach Boone: Now I may be a mean cuss. But I'm the same mean cuss with everybody out there on that football field. The world don't give a damn about how sensitive these kids are, especially the young black kids. You ain't doin' these kids a favor by patronizing them. You crippling them; You crippling them for life.
I done communicating with Lakewood Parent unless you want to identify yourself 'cause anonymous entities aren't acccountable for their words. That's the cowardice of anonymity. My personal e-mail is open to communication if you would like to identify yourself.
Ken Jones cowardice is making negative posts from melbourne australia and not being present to be accountable for yourself. Calling someone a coward who stands up to you for being a bully is a joke and a sad excuse from someone who claims to be trying to help. if your trying to help, help the kids and be positive about their support and offer help, not insults.
Lakewood Parent Your responses are going to be removed and we will unfortunately have to ban your IP should continue to comment on this post. It is nothing personal, but this needs to stop.
Ken Jones Your responses are going to be removed and we will unfortunately have to ban your IP should continue to comment on this post. It is nothing personal, but this needs to stop.
Ryland Spencer understood, this should be about the kids, not us. Thank you
Thank you for understanding.