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Lee 'The Fridge' Hunter, a nose tackle from Texas Tech, is set to be drafted in 2026. His nickname comes from a practice session where his coach said, 'If people want to eat, they've gotta get through you.'
Lee Hunter helped anchor one of college football's most fearsome defenses last season in Texas Tech.
With Hunter set to be selected in the 2026 NFL Draft this weekend, all eyes are on the nose tackle and his fitting nickname: "The Fridge." While the nickname is obviously inspired by William "Refrigerator" Perry, Hunter revealed its origin story during an interview with NBC Sports in February.
"I was at practice one day. My defensive coordinator walked over and said, 'I'm gonna call you 'Fridge,'" Hunter recalled. "I'm like, 'Why, Coach?' He's like, 'If people want to eat, they've gotta get through you.' So if you're hungry, you gotta get through the 'Fridge' if you wanna eat.
Not many have been able to get past Hunter. The 6-foot-3, 322-pound defensive lineman consistently ate blocks to open up rush lanes for David Bailey and Romello Height, and as a result Bailey became one of the draft's most prized prospects.
Hunter tallied 42 tackles, 11 TFLs, three sacks and a forced fumble in his lone season with the Red Raiders. He finished his career in Lubbock after a redshirt year at Auburn and three productive seasons under Gus Malzahn at UCF.
While Hunter isn't the greatest pass rusher, he's a stout run defender as his nickname suggests. We'll see who drafts "The Fridge" very soon.
This article originally appeared on For The Win: Lee 'The Fridge' Hunter's nickname, explained
Lee Hunter's nickname 'The Fridge' was given by his defensive coordinator during practice, symbolizing that opponents must get through him to succeed.
Lee Hunter is 6-foot-3 and weighs 322 pounds, making him a formidable presence on the field.
Lee Hunter plays for the Texas Tech Red Raiders, where he has been a key player on their defense.

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