Texans DE Danielle Hunter explains why he drives same car

Danielle Hunter is a man of simplicity.

The four-time Pro Bowl defensive end enjoys pressuring quarterbacks. He enjoys winning one-on-one matchups against offensive tackles while forcing his way into the backfield.

He enjoys setting a standard as one of the best edge rushers in the NFL.

But while Hunter’s time is dedicated to bettering his craft as a member of the Houston Texans’ front seven, he’s not spending his afternoons looking for cars.

During an interview with Overtime, he said he still drives a standard Nissan instead of a custom-made wagon like other stars.

Hunter, a native of Katy, said he grew up driving a Dodge Challenger before switching over to the Nissan family. When did the switch happen? That part remains a mystery.

Even after the Texans gave Hunter a two-year, $51 million contract this offseason to return home, the former Vikings star drives the same ride.

Maybe he’ll upgrade after the season if the Texans advance past the divisional round for the first time in franchise history.

Hunter, who led the NFL last season with 23.5 tackles for loss, joined Houston’s potent defensive front as a running mate to Will Anderson Jr. So far, he’s been the talk of the defensive front with Anderson sidelined in camp.

Fans haven’t seen much of Hunter, but the little tape produced is promising. He terrorized Pittsburgh Steelers rookie offensive tackle Troy Fautanu during Week 1 of the preseason, totaling three pressures, two tackles, and a sack.

The Texans open the season against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, Sept. 8. Kickoff is scheduled for noon CT.