_(cropped).jpg) Huntley with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2021 | |||||||||
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| Position: | Running back | ||||||||
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| Born: | (1998-04-20)April 20, 1998 (age 26) Toledo, Ohio, U.S. | ||||||||
| Height: | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 195 lb (88 kg) | ||||||||
| Career information | |||||||||
| High school: | Martin(Arlington, Texas) | ||||||||
| College: | New Mexico State (2016–2019) | ||||||||
| NFL draft: | 2020: 5th round, 172nd pick | ||||||||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||||
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Jason Kiree Huntley (born April 20, 1998) is an American professionalfootballrunning back for theBC Lions of theCanadian Football League (CFL). He playedcollege football for theNew Mexico State Aggies, and was selected by theDetroit Lions in the fifth round of the2020 NFL draft.[1]
Coming out ofMartin High School inArlington, Texas, Huntley was not highly recruited and signed with New Mexico State. He returned three kickoffs fortouchdowns in 2018.[2] In 2019, Huntley rushed for 1,090 yards (7.1 yards per carry) with nine touchdowns and also had 1,119 receiving yards.[3]
Huntley was selected by theDetroit Lions in the fifth round with the 172nd overall pick in the2020 NFL draft.[3] On July 13, 2020, the Lions signed Huntley to a four-year contract.[4] He was waived by the Lions during final roster cuts on September 5, 2020.[5]
Huntley was claimed off waivers by thePhiladelphia Eagles on September 6, 2020.[6] He made his NFL debut in Week 1 against theWashington Football Team, and had 1 rushing attempt for 1 yard. He finished the season playing in 5 games, rushing 5 times for 19 yards, and 1 reception for 0 yards.
On August 31, 2021, Huntley was waived by the Eagles and re-signed to thepractice squad the next day.[7][8] He was signed to the active roster on January 10, 2022.[9] He was released on August 30.[10]
On September 2, 2022, Huntley signed with thePittsburgh Steelers practice squad.[11] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 10, 2023.[12] He was released on August 1, 2023.[13]
On August 9, 2023, Huntley signed with theIndianapolis Colts.[14] He was waived on August 29, 2023 and re-signed to the practice squad.[15][16] He was released on September 12.[17]
On February 6, 2025, Huntley signed with theBC Lions of theCanadian Football League (CFL).[18]
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