Sat Apr 26 18:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Rams Bolster Backfield, Draft Auburn’s Hunter
**VAN NUYS, CA** – The Los Angeles Rams added to their running back corps on Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft, selecting Auburn’s Jarquez Hunter with the 117th overall pick. The Rams moved up in the fourth round to acquire Hunter, a standout performer for the Auburn Tigers.
In his final season at Auburn, Hunter earned First-Team All-SEC honors after rushing for a team-high 1,201 yards and eight touchdowns while starting all 12 games. He also contributed 21 receptions for 155 yards, showcasing his versatility.
Hunter joins a Rams backfield that already includes Kyren Williams, Blake Corum, Ronnie Rivers, and Cody Schrader. The addition of Hunter provides depth and competition at a crucial position. His impressive collegiate career, highlighted by numerous highlight-reel runs, suggests a promising future in the NFL.
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