Akeem Hunter Class: Junior Hometown: Chicago, Ill. High School: Leo Height / Weight: 6-1 / 205 Position: SAF Birthdate: 01/18/1986

General: Made the move from running back to safety in the spring ... After getting acclimated to the position, started making some significant progress toward the end of the spring ... Coaching staff believes he has a future as a safety.

2006: Slowed much of the year with a leg injury.

2005: Did not see action.

2004: Did not see action.

High School: Named the Offensive Player of the Year in Chicago's Catholic League (White Division) ... Ran for 1,374 yards (198 carries) and 24 touchdowns ... Averaged 6.9 yards per carry ... Ran for 530 yards (7.4 ypc) and 10 touchdowns as a junior ... Preseason all-state selection ... Team's Offensive MVP ... Rushed for a career-best 236 yards and three touchdowns vs. Luther North ... Also had a 200-yard game (206 yards) and career-best five touchdowns vs. Hales Franciscan ... The Lions went 5-5 with a first-round playoff loss in 2003 ... A two-time all-state track runner (4.39 40-time) ... Ran on 4x100 relay team that placed ninth at state championships in 2003 ... Coached by Dan O'Keefe.

Personal: Born Akeem M. Hunter on 1/18/86 ... Son of Elbert and Lillie Hunter ... Hails from the same high school program as former NU star Harold Blackmon ... Chose NU over Nebraska and Michigan State ... Communication studies major.