Auburn running back Jarquez Hunter breaks away for a touchdown against Alabama State in September 2021.
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5 feet 9, 204 pounds , Auburn, Round 4, Pick 117
Notable: Hunter, who attended high school in Mississippi, was a three-year starter for the Tigers, and he rushed for 3,371 yards in his career, which ranks fourth in Auburn history behind Bo Jackson, Carnell Williams and James Brooks.
Last season: Hunter rushed for 1,201 yards and eight touchdowns and was voted first-team All-Southeastern Conference.
Why the Rams drafted him: Starter Kyren Williams, who rushed for more than 1,000 yards in each of the last two seasons, is in the final year of his rookie contract. The Rams have had talks with Williams’ agent about a possible extension but the two sides have not come to an agreement. Blake Corum, a third-round pick in 2023, is the backup. So Hunter adds depth to a position group that also includes Ronnie Rivers and Cody Schrader.
This story originally appeared on LA Times
