There was an exciting flash on this team in the preseason that didn’t make the 53 man roster. Akeem Hunt was waived yesterday in the wave of roster cuts. There simply wasn’t a spot on the team for Hunt because the Giants are loaded with options at the running back and kick returning position.
Hunt shined in the preseason. Hunt rushed for 53 yards on 12 attempts, averaging 4.4 yards per carry. Hunt showed great promise as a kick returner. He had a 70 yard kick return and averaged 32.5 yards per return. Hunt lacks size, he isn’t a power back or even an every down player.