HunterZirkle
EDED#6CMU Chippewas
6'3" • 245lbs • Jr.Draft Eligibility:2029
- Overall Grade '26
- 71.5
- Not Enough Snaps
- Snap Count '26
- 84
- 1027th/1810 - EDs
- Pressures '26
- 9
- Not Enough Snaps
- WK 9 MATCHUP
- -
- BYE WEEK
Hunter
Zirkle
ED
#6
|
CMU Chippewas
Summary Bio
Summary Bio
Last updated: 10/29/2026
Hunter Zirkle is an edge defender for the Central Michigan Chippewas who earned a 71.5 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 0th among 860 qualified edge defenders. His PFF pass-rush grade of 73.2 ranked 0th among 860 qualified edge defenders. His run-defense grade of 64.7 ranked 0th at the position.
He generated 9 total pressures as a pass rusher. That total included 1 sacks, 6 hurries, 2 hits. Against the run, he recorded 3 solo tackles. He also forced 1 fumbles on the season.
Career
Career
Teams
Year
Central Michigan Chippewas
2026 - Present
PFF Grades
PFF Grades
2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
71.5
AVG
0th/860 EDs
PASS RUSH GRADE
73.2
AVG
0th/860 EDs
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
64.7
AVG
0th/860 EDs
Highest Graded Games
Highest Graded Games
vs NYCG
92.9
Week 2, 2026
vs WYUN
52.7
Week 3, 2026
@ NMUN
49.7
Week 1, 2026
Lowest Graded Games
Lowest Graded Games
@ NMUN
49.7
Week 1, 2026
vs WYUN
52.7
Week 3, 2026
vs NYCG
92.9
Week 2, 2026
Grades by Game
Grades by Game
There's no Grades by Game data available for this player.
Season Stats
Season Stats
2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
SOLO TACKLES
3
No Data - Not Ranked
SACKS
1
No Data - Not Ranked
ASSISTS
1
No Data - Not Ranked
FORCED FUMBLES
1
No Data - Not Ranked
Defense
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Rank
-
Solo Tackles
3
-
Assists
1
-
Forced Fumbles
1
-
Stops
4
-
Sacks
1
-
Hurries
6
-
Hits
2
-
Total Pressures
9
-
Batted Passes
0
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