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Blake Corum was underutilized as a rookie. He will compete with Jarquez Hunter for playing time in 2025. The running back room for the Los Angeles Rams has quickly grown crowded.

NFL News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / May 31

Rams' Sean McVay Sounds Off About Jarquez Hunter

The Los Angeles Rams have no shortage of players at the running back position, with a solid starter in Kyren Williams and a backup they just drafted last year, Blake Corum.

Rams sign fourth-rounder Jarquez Hunter

The Rams are down to one unsigned draft pick. Friday's official transaction report for the league shows that they signed fourth-round pick Jarquez Hunter.

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Rams Sign Fourth-Round RB Jarquez Hunter

The Los Angeles Rams officially signed fourth-round RB Jarquez Hunter to a rookie contract on Friday. This leaves just one unsigned draft pick from the Rams’ 2025 class: Hunter, 22, was a two-year starter at Auburn.

LA Rams, Sean McVay were desperate to land rookie RB Jarquez Hunter in 2025 NFL draft, ‘that was my top player’

The LA Rams drafted another running back in the 2025 NFL draft, and fans may be far too low on him as a potential star for the franchise. 22-year-old Jarquez Hunter spent four seasons at Auburn, and is now primed for a role with the Rams.

McVay on Drafting Jarquez Hunter: 'There's No Question That's Who I Want'

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay didn't hide the fact that he was desperate to draft former Auburn Tigers running back Jarquez Hunter. In fact, he was so desperate that when the possibility of adding Hunter on Day Three was dwindling, the Rams made a trade to move up in the Fourth Round just to grab him.

Rookie draft choice Jarquez Hunter provides the perfect cure for what ailed the Los Angeles Rams’ running back room in 2024

The Los Angeles Rams surprised some with their decision to invest in yet another running back in April’s NFL Draft. Former Auburn Tigers running back Jarquez

Los Angeles Rams News / LAFB Network / May 12

2 Key Los Angeles Rams Offensive Rookies Remain Unsigned

As the Los Angeles Rams gear up for the 2025 NFL season, two of their promising draft picks—tight end Terrance Ferguson and running back Jarquez Hunter—remain unsigned.

Jarquez Hunter Believes He Can Add Different Element To Rams’ Running Back Room

The Los Angeles Rams moved up 10 spots to select running back Jarquez Hunter out of Auburn on the final day of the 2025 NFL Draft. “My heart was beating as soon as I got the call and he told me the news.

Rams' Jarquez Hunter: 2025 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year?

Over the past two seasons at Auburn, despite the Tigers never possessing any type of competent passing attack, new Rams' running back Jarquez Hunter used his speed and strength to put up over 2,000 rushing yards and 16 total touchdowns.

Auburn Connections Help Lead Jarquez Hunter to LA Rams

The Los Angeles Rams selected former Auburn Tigers running back Jarquez Hunter in the fourth round, and it turns out the Rams had several connections that helped guide their pick.

Sean McVay Loves What Jarquez Hunter Brings to the Rams

The Los Angeles Rams entered the 2025 NFL Draft with eight total draft picks and finished the draft with six incoming rookies. They used their picks in order to execute draft-day trades, including trading for the Atlanta Falcons ' first-rounder next year , which explains why their draft class is smaller than expected.

Los Angeles Rams News / LAFB Network / April 27

1 Stat Proves Los Angeles Rams 4th Round Pick Is Perfect Complement To Current Roster Pieces

The Los Angeles Rams added an explosive element to their backfield in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft with the selection of running back Jarquez Hunter.

Rams Select Jarquez Hunter & 3 Others On Day 3 Of 2025 NFL Draft

The Los Angeles Rams added four players in Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft, making trades to add draft capital to next year’s arsenal while still getting some talent that they like from this class.

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College Football News / Athlon Sports / April 26

Rams Trade Up For Auburn Running Back Jarquez Hunter

For the first time since 2012, Auburn football did not have a player selected in the first three rounds of the NFL Draft. However, on Saturday, ESPN's

Rams Select Jarquez Hunter With No. 117 Pick

The pick is in. The Los Angeles Rams have officially turned in their draft card, selecting Auburn running back Jarquez Hunter at No. 117 overall. The Rams traded picks 127 and 190 to grab the 117th pick.

Rams trade up to 117, select Jarquez Hunter

The Rams have traded with the Colts to acquire the 117th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, which they are using on Auburn running back Jarquez Hunter. The Colts moved back 10 spots in the fourth round and picked up a sixth-rounder (No.

Auburn Tigers News / The 33rd Team / April 7

Jarquez Hunter 2025 NFL Draft: Scouting Report For Auburn RB

Height: 5093 (verified) Weight: 204lbs (verified) Year: Senior Pro Comparison: Sean Tucker Auburn Tigers running back Jarquez Hunter is a one-cut, physical runner with good explosive burst and contact balance to help create added yardage on his own.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / April 2

NFL Draft Steals: Former Auburn Tigers RB Jarquez Hunter

We’ve survived the madness of March, where every sports fan has had only one thing on their mind. That’s right. The NFL Draft. And now, April 24, 2025,

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / March 8

Trio of Auburn Tigers Running Backs Looking to Replace NFL-Bound Jarquez Hunter

When Jarquez Hunter left the Plains with a bachelor's degree from Auburn's College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment, an era ended. After four seasons, one of the most prolific backs and underrated players in school history, heads to the NFL Draft. Meanwhile, Auburn looks for his replacement.

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / February 8

Who Will Replace Jarquez Hunter for Auburn?

Who will replace Jarquez Hunter in the Auburn backfield? That will be a question that will need to be answered during the off-season. After four seasons on the plains, Hunter is heading to the professional ranks after rushing for 3,371 yards and 25 touchdowns.

New York Giants Draft Prospect: RB Jarquez Hunter, Auburn

Jarquez Hunter is a tough, open-field runner who can break arm tackles and stay on his feet while racking up yardage. He averaged 4.08 yards per carry after contact and seems to enjoy contact, all of which would make him a good addition to the New York Giants backfield.

Auburn Tigers News / Yardbarker / October 29

Senior running back gives Auburn a competitive boost

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College Football News / Field Level Media / October 27

Jarquez Hunter runs wild on Kentucky, leads Auburn to victory

Jarquez Hunter rushed for a career-high 278 yards and scored two touchdowns to help Auburn rally to a 24-10 victory over Kentucky on Saturday night in Southeastern Conference play at Lexington, Ky.

College Football News / Missouri Tigers on SI / October 18

Auburn's Jarquez Hunter Presents Challenge for Mizzou in Run Game

The tale of Missouri football's opponents throughout the 2024 season has been facing dual-threat quarterbacks, but on Saturday against Auburn, its toughest challenge will likely come from the running back position.