DanielleHunter

About

Jamaican-American professional football player best known for playing as a defensive end for NFL teams such as the Minnesota Vikings and the Houston Texans, where he earned a reputation as one of the most formidable pass rushers in the league. In addition to being selected for multiple Pro Bowls, he has also consistently been ranked among the NFL leaders in sacks.

Before fame

He relocated from his home country of Jamaica to the United States when he was eight years old. He went on to attend Morton Ranch High School in Katy, TX, where he played football as a defensive end and also competed in track and field. After being named a four-star recruit by Rivals.com and achieving superlative rankings from sports media companies like Scout.com and ESPN, he committed to play college football for Louisiana State University.

Trivia

He was the youngest player in the NFL during his rookie season with the league. He earned several NFC and AFC Defensive Player of the Week honors. In October 2023, he was named NFC Defensive Player of the Month. In 2019, he became the youngest player in the NFL's history to reach a total of 50 sacks.

Family life

He was born to parents Ckeikh Ndiaye and Kimara Bonitto.

Associated with

His length, burst, and potential have frequently drawn comparisons to New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul.