Sammie Hunter is a three-star recruit from Rock Hill, SC, out of Chandler (No. 967 in the 2024 class) who has not played in Fresno State's 8 games this season.
Where Hunter comes from
- Rock Hill, SC
- Chandler
- Chandler is about 500 miles from Valley Children's Stadium
- Three-star, No. 967 in the 2024 class; signed with Utah.
- On the Fresno State roster since 2025
Where Hunter fits
Fresno State lists 23 defensive backs this season.
Fresno State defensive backs with a game this season
Fresno State is 5-3. Next: at Utah State, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Chandler
Also from Rock Hill, SC
Arrived at Fresno State from Utah.
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Matt Entz
Pass share
46.2%
217 pass / 253 run
Plays / game
58.8
8 games
Team sack rate
5.9%
239 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning, slow tempo.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for Fresno State -- now projected as a quality contributor in the secondary.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Grades highest in speed and play recognition.
Fresno State has produced 9 All-Conference defensive backs. 2 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2015.
Three seasons, two schools
- 2026 Fresno State EntzYear 3 · Games –
- 2025 Fresno State EntzYear 2 · Games –
- Apr 2025 Entered the transfer portalUtah to Fresno State
- 2024 Utah WhittinghamYear 1 · Games –
- High school ChandlerChandler, AZ · Class of 2024Three-star, No. 967 in the 2024 class. Signed with Utah.Also from Chandler: Kyion Grayes (California), A'Mauri Washington (Oregon), Jacob Conover (Utah State) and 10 more.
Moves
- Transferred from Utah to Fresno State, Apr 26, 2025.
2024
- Signed with UtahThree-star, out of Chandler
2025
- Transferred to Fresno Statefrom Utah
Coaching lineage · 2024–2026
2 coachesPlayed for 2 head coaches at 2 schools: Kyle Whittingham and Matt Entz.
