Hal Hunter joins the Indianapolis Colts in his first season as assistant offensive line coach. Hunter holds over 30 years of coaching experience and joined the Colts following seven seasons with the San Diego Chargers (2006-2012).
Last season, Hunter served as San Diego’s offensive coordinator/offensive line coach following five years as the offensive line coach and one season as assistant offensive line coach. In 2012, his offense featured quarterback Philip Rivers who threw for 3,606 yards and 26 touchdowns, marking his fifth consecutive season with 3,500-plus passing yards. Wide receiver Malcom Floyd also established his second-best receiving total for a single season with 814 yards while contributing with five touchdowns.
Under Hunter’s guidance, the Chargers offensive line garnered eight Pro Bowl selections, while blocking for three Pro Bowl running backs. From 2006-2012, the Chargers averaged 1,843 rushing yards per season and scored a total of 119 rushing touchdowns, which ranks second in the NFL during that span. In addition, the line ranked ninth in sacks allowed during that time frame.
Prior to joining the Chargers, Hunter spent 24 years coaching at the collegiate level, including a four-year stint at North Carolina as the offensive line coach (2002-05). He also spent two seasons at Indiana University as the school’s offensive coordinator (2000-01). With the Hoosiers, Hunter coached Big Ten Player of the Year Antwaan Randle El who posted 1,783 passing yards, 1,270 rushing yards and 23 combined touchdowns in 2000.
Hunter coached at Louisiana State University where he served as assistant head coach in 1999 following four seasons as the school’s offensive line coach. His other collegiate coaching stops include Vanderbilt (1991-94), Akron (1987-1990), Indiana (Pa.) (1986), Columbia (1985), Pittsburgh (1983-84) and William & Mary (1982).
Hunter was born in Canonsburg, Pa., and was a standout in football and wrestling at Belle Vernon (Pa.) High School. He became a Dean’s List student at Northwestern and graduated with honors, earning a degree in communications and economics. Hunter’s football career with the Wildcats ended prematurely in 1978 due to injury, but he remained with the team, working with the defensive line and serving as the strength coach.
Hunter and his wife, Tracy, have two sons, Hal IV and Andrew. His father (Hal II) was the offensive line coach for the Colts from 1982-84 and also served as the team’s interim head coach for the regular season finale of the 1984 season.
Coaching Career
1982 William & Mary Outside Linebackers/Strength Coach
1983-1984 Pittsburgh Offensive Line
1985 Columbia Offensive Line
1986 Indiana (Pa.) Offensive Line
1987-1990 Akron Offensive Line
1991-1993 Vanderbilt Offensive Tackles/Tight Ends
1994 Vanderbilt Offensive Line
1995-1998 Louisiana State Offensive Line
1999 Louisiana State Assistant Head Coach
2000-2001 Indiana Offensive Coordinator
2002-2005 North Carolina Offensive Line
2006 San Diego Chargers Assistant Offensive Line
2007-2011 San Diego Chargers Offensive Line
2012 San Diego Chargers Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line
2013 Indianapolis Colts Assistant Offensive Line
Hal Hunter joins the Indianapolis Colts in his first season as assistant offensive line coach. Hunter holds over 30 years of coaching experience and joined the Colts following seven seasons with the San Diego Chargers (2006-2012).
Last season, Hunter served as San Diego’s offensive coordinator/offensive line coach following five years as the offensive line coach and one season as assistant offensive line coach. In 2012, his offense featured quarterback Philip Rivers who threw for 3,606 yards and 26 touchdowns, marking his fifth consecutive season with 3,500-plus passing yards. Wide receiver Malcom Floyd also established his second-best receiving total for a single season with 814 yards while contributing with five touchdowns.
Under Hunter’s guidance, the Chargers offensive line garnered eight Pro Bowl selections, while blocking for three Pro Bowl running backs. From 2006-2012, the Chargers averaged 1,843 rushing yards per season and scored a total of 119 rushing touchdowns, which ranks second in the NFL during that span. In addition, the line ranked ninth in sacks allowed during that time frame.
Prior to joining the Chargers, Hunter spent 24 years coaching at the collegiate level, including a four-year stint at North Carolina as the offensive line coach (2002-05). He also spent two seasons at Indiana University as the school’s offensive coordinator (2000-01). With the Hoosiers, Hunter coached Big Ten Player of the Year Antwaan Randle El who posted 1,783 passing yards, 1,270 rushing yards and 23 combined touchdowns in 2000.
Hunter coached at Louisiana State University where he served as assistant head coach in 1999 following four seasons as the school’s offensive line coach. His other collegiate coaching stops include Vanderbilt (1991-94), Akron (1987-1990), Indiana (Pa.) (1986), Columbia (1985), Pittsburgh (1983-84) and William & Mary (1982).
Hunter was born in Canonsburg, Pa., and was a standout in football and wrestling at Belle Vernon (Pa.) High School. He became a Dean’s List student at Northwestern and graduated with honors, earning a degree in communications and economics. Hunter’s football career with the Wildcats ended prematurely in 1978 due to injury, but he remained with the team, working with the defensive line and serving as the strength coach.
Hunter and his wife, Tracy, have two sons, Hal IV and Andrew. His father (Hal II) was the offensive line coach for the Colts from 1982-84 and also served as the team’s interim head coach for the regular season finale of the 1984 season.
Coaching Career
1982 William & Mary Outside Linebackers/Strength Coach
1983-1984 Pittsburgh Offensive Line
1985 Columbia Offensive Line
1986 Indiana (Pa.) Offensive Line
1987-1990 Akron Offensive Line
1991-1993 Vanderbilt Offensive Tackles/Tight Ends
1994 Vanderbilt Offensive Line
1995-1998 Louisiana State Offensive Line
1999 Louisiana State Assistant Head Coach
2000-2001 Indiana Offensive Coordinator
2002-2005 North Carolina Offensive Line
2006 San Diego Chargers Assistant Offensive Line
2007-2011 San Diego Chargers Offensive Line
2012 San Diego Chargers Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line
2013 Indianapolis Colts Assistant Offensive Line
