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Auburn Running Back Room Tasked With Filling Big Shoes in 2025

Jarquez Hunter might go down in history as the most underrated running back in Auburn Tigers history. He did his part and did it well. As a result, his graduation leaves a hole in the Tigers' offense that not one single back on the depth chart can fill.

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How Will Jarquez Hunter Fit Into the Rams’ Offense?

After just spending a third-round pick in last year's draft class on Blake Corum , the Los Angeles Rams continued to add depth to their running back room in the 2025 draft by drafting Jarquez Hunter in the fourth round.

Rams Draft Review: Jarquez Hunter is a Hard-Nosed Runner

Kyren Williams has been a productive tailback for the Los Angeles Rams in the last two seasons with well over 1,100 yards in 2023 and 2024. His contributions to the roster have been immense and impactful to the Rams offense but at some point, the in-house competition must get their share of the pie.

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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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4 Things to Know About Rams' Jarquez Hunter

The Rams' new playmaker Jarquez Hunter may be a dominant force on the football field but a different field peaks his interest when he's not playing. Here are four things to know about the Auburn graduate.

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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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

Los Angeles Rams Draft Auburn Running Back With Fourth-Round Pick

The Los Angeles Rams selected Auburn Tigers running back Jarquez Hunter in the fourth round (117th overall) in the NFL Draft. His NFL draft prospect profile

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.

Los Angeles Rams select Jarquez Hunter in fourth round of 2025 NFL Draft

The Los Angeles Rams selected Auburn running back Jarquez Hunter in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. They took him with the No. 117 overall pick after trading up with the Indianapolis Colts.

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.

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NFL Draft Steals: Former Auburn Tigers RB Jarquez Hunter

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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.

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Being 'Tired of Losing’ Fueled Jarquez Hunter's Career-Best Game

Running back Jarquez Hunter led the way in the Auburn Tigers' 24-10 road win over the Kentucky Wildcats. Hunter rushed for 278 yards and two touchdowns off 23 carries, shattering his previous career-high of 183 yards he set in Auburn’s 2023 win over Vanderbilt.

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.