Cowboys Scouting Report on 'Incredible' Hunter Luepke In Oxnard

The Dallas Cowboys' run game has seen many eyes be drawn to it, with Miles Sanders, Javonte Williams, and Jaydon Blue the names people are watching.

But don't forget about Dallas' ultimate gadget weapon in fullback Hunter Luepke.

We have seen Hunter's versatility be on show since entering the league, as a fullback, running back, as a receiver out of the backfield, and now under head coach Brian Schottenheimer, as a tight end in their 11 personnel packages.

A typical jack of all trades for Hunter, and during training camp, Schottenheimer has routinely brought up Luepke and what he does for the team. He wears so many hats for the offense, and don't think Schotty doesn't know how valuable that is.

“Start with the instincts,” Schottenheimer said. “Start with the physicality, pad level versatility is incredible. Here's a guy that again idolized Mike Alstott growing up. That's why he wears number 40, but boy, he's very different than Mike. Mike was a great player certainly, but the things that we can do with Hunter, starting because of the versatility, the physicality, so smart, football instincts are off the charts.

"I think a guy a little bit with a with a chip on his shoulder. He won't say much. He's pretty quiet, but he's got something to prove."

Given the state of the Dallas offense, we think there is definitely a role for Hunter to play in 2025. Exactly what that is, we aren't sure, but as a runner, receiver, tight end, and nearly anything else you can think of, Luepke is making everyone stand up and take notice.

Having been used sparingly in his first two seasons under Mike McCarthy, the 2025 season might just be Hunter's breakout year in the NFL.

Because the one thing Schottenheimer likes is some Hunter Luepke in his offense.