The Rams GM was delighted to snag Hunter with the No. 117 overall pick.
Auburn running back Jarquez Hunter was the first Tiger taken in the 2025 NFL draft on Saturday when the Los Angeles Rams snagged him with the No. 117 overall pick in the 4th round.
The pick is notable as Hunter unites with Rams General Manager, and fellow Auburn alumnus Les Snead in Los Angeles. There is common ground between Hunter and Snead, but the interest from Snead in Hunter goes beyond a shared alma mater. Snead reportedly had an eye on Hunter since last fall, and knew that he wanted to bring him to Los Angeles. Snead got his wish by snagging his highest-priority pick in day three of the draft.
Hunter will join a running back room in Los Angeles that features Kyren Williams, Blake Corum, and Cody Schrader. He will enter rookie camp with the intent of earning a spot in the rotation after a solid career at Auburn that saw him rush for 3,371 yards and 25 scores over a four year stretch. He scored 15 touchdowns in two seasons as the premier back in Auburn’s offense and reached the 1,000-yard mark as a senior in 2024 by gaining 1,201 yards.
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