Los Angeles Rams
05 May 2025, 23:21 GMT+10
Stu Jackson
The Rams selected Auburn running backJarquez Hunterwith the 117th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Here's what you should know about him:
Among FBS running backs with 150 or more carries last year, Hunter posted the second-highest explosive rush rate (gains of 10 or more yards).
Hunter had a historic program performance against Kentucky on Oct. 24, 2024, rushing for 278 yards and two touchdowns on 23 carries.
It also marked a career-high for him.
From his 2021 true freshman season to his 2024 senior season, Hunter increased his rushing attempts and rushing yards. He also increased his rushing touchdowns nearly every year: He had three in 2021, seven each in 2022 and 2023, then eight in 2024.
And also jump out of a swimming pool, according to this September 2021 story from Al.com:https://www.al.com/auburnfootball/2021/09/the-many-feats-of-jarquez-hunter-auburns-mississippi-muscle.html
Hunter is fourth on the school's all-time rushing yards, behind only Bo Jackson, Cadillac Williams and James Brooks.
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