On May 8, 2015, Hunt signed with the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent. He was waived with an hamstring injury on September 2 and was placed on injured reserve the next day.

Hunt was signed to the Baltimore Ravens practice squad on October 13, 2015. He was released by the team on October 20.

Hunt was signed to the Houston Texans practice squad on November 2, 2015. He was promoted to the active roster on November 21. On November 22, he made his NFL debut with two carries for four yards against the New York Jets. Overall, he finished the 2015 season with 17 carries for 96 rushing yards to go along with six receptions for 39 yards in seven games.

On September 3, 2016, Hunt was released by the Texans and signed to the practice squad the next day. On November 12, Hunt was promoted to the Texans’ active roster. He finished the 2016 season with 20 carries for 109 rushing yards and three receptions for 29 yards in eight games.

On September 3, 2017, Hunt was waived by the Texans.

On September 5, 2017, Hunt was signed to the Kansas City Chiefs’ practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on September 16, 2017. He appeared in 15 games, primarily on special teams, and recorded eight carries for 23 rushing yards and four receptions for 31 yards. He was placed on injured reserve on January 2, 2018 with an ankle injury.

Hunt was waived by the Chiefs on May 8, 2018 with a failed physical designation. After going unclaimed on waivers, he was placed on the physically unable to perform list. He was released with an injury settlement on June 20, 2018.

In 2019, Hunt joined the Orlando Apollos of the Alliance of American Football. On March 2, 2019, Hunt rushed for his first career touchdown in professional football. Hunt saw sporadic usage over the 8 games played; some weeks Hunt was the leading running backs while others had him phased out of the offense altogether. Hunt was effective when used, averaging 5 yards per carry, and nearly 10 yards per reception. Across the 8 weeks of play prior to the league’s suspension of operations, Hunt had 37 carries for 185 yards and a score, while catching 5 passes for 49 yards, as well as a two point conversion.

On August 10, 2019, Hunt was signed by the Tennessee Titans. On August 30, 2019, Hunt was waived by the Titans.

Hunt was signed by the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League on December 9, 2019.