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Chiefs Heiress Ava Hunt Returns to SMU Cheer Squad
29 Aug
Summary
- Ava Hunt, daughter of Chiefs owner, rejoins SMU cheerleading.
- She previously took a year off for humanitarian work in Hawaii.
- Hunt is building her own identity separate from family legacy.
Ava Hunt, daughter of Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt, has rejoined the SMU cheerleading squad for the upcoming 2026 season. This marks her return to the team after taking a year away from her studies in 2025. During her hiatus, Hunt participated in a Discipleship Training School in Kona, Hawaii, focusing on faith-based humanitarian efforts.
Her return was recently documented in photos shared by a teammate, showing Hunt in uniform during SMU's media day in University Park, Texas. This latest chapter allows Hunt to build a personal identity distinct from her family's prominent NFL legacy. While her family's connection to the Chiefs, who have achieved significant success under Clark Hunt's ownership, is undeniable, Ava's current focus is on her role at SMU, balancing college life with cheerleading.
