4th Rd / Pick #117 - Jarquez Hunter, RB, Auburn

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Traded 6th Rounder, #190, to move up.


Overview

Run-after-contact machine who can extend the play well beyond what you might expect. Hunter is a compact back renowned for his lower-body power and battering-ram mentality. He frequently tears through arm tackles and drags tacklers for extra yardage. He could use less “fight” and more “flight” when there are still moves to make on the second level. While the burst is average, he’s decisive and sees run-lane development as a zone-scheme runner. Hunter is a little limited, but his role is easily definable as a two-down pile-mover for teams looking to impose their will on the ground.

Strengths
  • Known for his character and work ethic.
  • Embraces contact and can handle a heavy workload.
  • Squat-rack warrior with immense power in his lower half.
  • Quick downhill transition in one-cut opportunities.
  • Contact power creates added yardage at impressive rates.
  • Displays vision and feel to find and flow with the run lanes.
  • Provides kick return and cover experience on special teams
Weaknesses
  • Turns and cuts lack crispness due to tighter hips.
  • Below-average burst to accelerate both inside and outside.
  • Lacks open-field creativity to make tacklers miss.
  • Looks rigid and unnatural as a pass-catching option.
  • Needs to work on positioning to square up blitz pickups.
Sources Tell Us

“Really authentic guy and spends a lot of time on football. Impossible not to love his toughness and contact production.” – AFC national scout
 
Could also see him returning kicks this year.
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Actually reminds me of another Auburn back with his profile: Tre Mason. Mason was a talented running back before mental health forced him out of the league.

Fortunately, Hunter’s character is impeccable.