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Danielle Hunter's 'wild child' upbringing helped prepare him for NFL

The Vikings rookie defensive end played cricket and soccer in Jamaica before moving to Texas.

Jim Souhan @Souhanstrib

Usain Bolt, the great sprinter from Jamaica, bragged about eating McDonald’s and partying during the London Olympics, while re-establishing himself as the world’s fastest human.

Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter grew up in Jamaica. He, like Bolt, is improbably tall, fast and muscular. He describes Jamaica as an ideal training ground for a young athlete. Because if you’re not fast, you might get eaten.

“I was a wild child,” Hunter said.