Tony Hunt Antonio Christopher Hunt ( born November 24 , 1985 ) is a former professional American football running back . He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft . He played two NFL seasons . Hunt played college football at Penn State . Early years . A standout player at T . C . Williams High School in Alexandria , Virginia , Hunt rushed for more than 2 , 000 total yards and also played linebacker , defensive end , and even punted . He was named the Alexandria Sportsman Club Player - of - the - Year in 2002 - 03 . He was also a stalwart on the track and field team , finishing eighth in Virginia in the discus as a junior . Hunt originally made a verbal commitment to play football at University of Southern California , but instead signed a letter - of - intent with Penn State upon learning of Reggie Bush ' s commitment to the Trojans . College career . Hunt finished his Penn State career 2nd all - time in career rushing yards with 3 , 320 yards and first all - time with 654 carries ( 5 . 08 avg . ) . A Doak Walker Award candidate in 2006 , Hunt became only the fifth Nittany Lion to rush for back - to - back 1 , 000 - yard seasons and the fifth to rush for more than 3 , 000 career yards . He was named Big Ten Conference Offensive Player of the Week after a career - best 167 - yard rushing game versus Temple . Hunt led Penn State in rushing during the 2005 and 2004 seasons , amassing 1 , 047 and 777 yards respectively , earning the nickname Tony " Big Game " Hunt . At the outset of his college career , Hunt was overshadowed by fellow running back Austin Scott , who was considered the more promising recruit , having broken many Pennsylvania high school football records . Despite this , Hunt won the starting running back job through his work ethic , and by virtue of being a better pass blocker than Scott . Hunt was also named the MVP of the 2007 Senior Bowl on January 27 , 2007 , after leading all running backs in total yards . Hunt was also named the 2007 Outback Bowl MVP . Professional career . Philadelphia Eagles . Hunt was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles , 90th overall , in the 3rd round of the 2007 NFL draft . Critics and fans alike thought the move would finally give Brian Westbrook the short - yardage back he always wanted . In his rookie season , however , Hunt saw limited playing time behind Correll Buckhalter managing just 16 carries and one touchdown . After the Eagles acquired Lorenzo Booker from Miami , he was pushed to fourth on the depth chart ahead of only Ryan Moats . The Eagles had traditionally only kept three . On August 18 , 2008 , the Eagles official website confirmed Hunt would get reps at fullback after Jed Collins , Jason Davis and Luke Lawton failed to secure the job , and Hunt ' s impressive preseason game against the Carolina Panthers which he broke a 51 - yard run . He was unofficially named the Eagles ' starter after the other three full backs were released . Hunt was released from the Eagles on October 14 , 2008 . Raiffeisen Vikings Vienna . In March 2011 , Hunt was signed by the Raiffeisen Vikings Vienna , an American football team in Austria . He rushed for 413 yards on 88 carries and seven TD ' s .