The Vols wide receiver suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee and will miss the rest of the year, according to a University of Tennessee news release.
Hunter will undergo surgery to repair the injury and will miss the remainder of the 2011 season, the school said. He is expected to return in time for spring practice.
Hunter was hurt while trying to make a cut on the fourth play of the game on Saturday against No. 15 Florida, catching a 12-yard pass and attempting to turn up-field before dropping to the ground clutching his knee. He left the stadium on crutches and UT coach Derek Dooley acknowledged after the game Hunter was "not OK."
Through two games, Hunter had been one of the most productive receivers in the country and led the SEC with 302 yards on 16 catches with two touchdowns. After losing one of its top weapons on the opening drive, the Vols were clearly shaken by the injury and didn't ever appear to be quite the same.
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