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Kareem Hunt praises Patrick Mahomes as a “good leader”

By Matt Conner

Nov 10, 2015; Mount Pleasant, MI, USA; Toledo Rockets running back Kareem Hunt (3) runs the ball against the Central Michigan Chippewas during the fourth quarter at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. Rockets win 28-23. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 10, 2015; Mount Pleasant, MI, USA; Toledo Rockets running back Kareem Hunt (3) runs the ball against the Central Michigan Chippewas during the fourth quarter at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. Rockets win 28-23. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /
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Kareem Hunt spoke with reporters on the first day from Chiefs rookie minicamp about his new friendship with QB Patrick Mahomes.

The Kansas City Chiefs invested heavily in the offensive future of their franchise when they selected quarterback Patrick Mahomes from Texas Tech in the first round and running back Kareem Hunt from Toledo in the third round. The duo will be playing together for the next four seasons, at least, in Kansas City, and it seems as if Mahomes has taken the initiative to get to know Hunt more as they’re part of the same rookie class.

Hunt told reporters during the Chiefs first day of rookie minicamp that Mahomes had texted him to reach out and say hello. Hunt says he’s been impressed by the rookie’s leadership and strong arm so far. It will be interesting to see how these two flourish as they learn the playbook and grow together on the field.

Here’s some of the exchange from Saturday at Chiefs minicamp:

"Q: What do you think about these six draft picks and some of the names that are hard to pronounce?HUNT: “I think it’s a real good group. Pat [Patrick Mahomes] and I have been texting a lot. I feel like we have a good defensive end. We’re a good group.”Q: What do you like about Patrick Mahomes so far?HUNT: “He is a good leader it seems like for the most part as I’ve known him. Good personality, definitely a strong arm and just a guy who looks like he could be a good leader.”Q: Did you text him first or did he text you first?HUNT: “We both followed each other on Twitter and Instagram. Then, he got my number and texted me.”Q: Does that mean something to you?HUNT: “Yeah, it means something. We’re going to be working together down the road.”Q: Before the draft, how much did you know about him?HUNT: “I didn’t know very much about him, but I knew he was a good quarterback at Texas Tech, strong arm and he opened up eyes this draft, I believe.”Q: You watch any video of him since the draft?HUNT: “Actually, yeah. I watched videos after I knew we were all coming to KC.”"

Hunt had 262 carries for 1,475 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns last season for the Rockets.

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