Kareem Hunt is a professional American football player who plays as a running back. He was born on August 6, 1995, in Willoughby, Ohio. Hunt played college football at Toledo before being drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft. He quickly gained recognition for his impressive performance, earning the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award. In 2018, Hunt was released by the Chiefs due to off-field issues but later signed with the Cleveland Browns in 2019. Throughout his career, he has been known for his speed, agility, and ability to catch passes out of the backfield.