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Running back Jarquez Hunter became the first Auburn Tiger taken in the 2025 NFL Draft on Saturday. Hunter, who racked up 3,371 rushing yards over his four seasons on the Plains, was taken by the Los Angeles Rams with the No. 117 overall selection of the draft.
Hunter finished as the fourth most productive rusher in Auburn history following his 2024 SEC-leading season in which he rushed for 1,201 yards and 8 touchdowns. While the Philadelphia, Mississippi native entered his final collegiate season as an NFL prospect, his performances in victories against Kentucky (278 rushing yards), New Mexico (152 yards), and Texas A&M (130 yards) certainty elevated that draft stock to new heights.
One of the best running backs in Auburn Tigers history now enters his first NFL season with an opportunity to earn a substantial amount of playing time with a team hoping to contend for the playoffs. The Rams current top running back, veteran Kyren Williams, rushed for just 4.1 yards per carry last season after averaging 5.0 yards per attempt in 2023.
If Hunter can show the Rams the power and elusiveness he embodied during his Auburn tenure, the rookie may receive significant snaps in the Los Angeles backfield as soon as early next season. Hunter's first taste of NFL Action should come at the Rams Rookie Mini Camp, which usually takes place in early May.
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This article originally appeared on Auburn Wire: Auburn running back Jarquez Hunter selected in Round 4 of NFL Draft
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Hunter finished as the fourth most productive rusher in Auburn history following his 2024 SEC-leading season in which he rushed for 1,201 yards and 8 touchdowns. While the Philadelphia, Mississippi native entered his final collegiate season as an NFL prospect, his performances in victories against Kentucky (278 rushing yards), New Mexico (152 yards), and Texas A&M (130 yards) certainty elevated that draft stock to new heights.
One of the best running backs in Auburn Tigers history now enters his first NFL season with an opportunity to earn a substantial amount of playing time with a team hoping to contend for the playoffs. The Rams current top running back, veteran Kyren Williams, rushed for just 4.1 yards per carry last season after averaging 5.0 yards per attempt in 2023.
If Hunter can show the Rams the power and elusiveness he embodied during his Auburn tenure, the rookie may receive significant snaps in the Los Angeles backfield as soon as early next season. Hunter's first taste of NFL Action should come at the Rams Rookie Mini Camp, which usually takes place in early May.
Contact/Follow us @TheAuburnWire on X (Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Auburn news, notes, and opinion. You can also follow Brian on Twitter@TheRealBHauch
This article originally appeared on Auburn Wire: Auburn running back Jarquez Hunter selected in Round 4 of NFL Draft
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