Miami Dolphins

Who is Robert Hunt, the Louisiana-Lafayette OL drafted by the Dolphins with pick No. 39?

The Miami Dolphins drafted Robert Hunt with the No. 39 overall pick in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft on Friday. Here’s what you need to know about him.

Position: Tackle/guard

School: Louisiana

Height: 6-5

Weight: 323 lbs

Stats: 45 starts at left guard, left tackle and right tackle; first-team all-Sun Belt Conference in 2019

Comment: The Dolphins are continuing their commitment to protecting new quarterback Tua Tagovailoa in the second round of the NFL Draft, grabbing the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns offensive lineman with the No. 39 pick. Hunt played both guard and tackle in his time in Lafayette before an injury cut short his senior season after just seven games.

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Jordan McPherson covers the Miami Hurricanes and Florida Panthers for the Miami Herald. He attended the University of Florida and covered the Gators athletic program for five years before joining the Herald staff in December 2017.
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