There are plenty of questions about Auburn’s roster entering [autotag]Hugh Freeze[/autotag]’s first season on the Plains but the running back room is one of the best in the country.
The Tigers return [autotag]Jarquez Hunter[/autotag] and [autotag]Damari Alston[/autotag] and are adding USF transfer [autotag]Brian Battie[/autotag] as well as true freshman [autotag]Jeremiah Cobb[/autotag], the No. 6 running back in last year’s class.
This depth and top-end talent caused On3’s Jesse Simonton to rank Auburn’s room as the 10th best in the country.
Hugh Freeze isn’t sure who Auburn’s QB will be this fall, but the Tigers, which will have a much improved OL this season, has three tailbacks who all averaged over 6.0 yards per carry in 2022 in Jarquez Hunter, Damari Alston and South Florida transfer Brian Battie, who very quietly had close to 1,200 yards last season.
Hunter is entering his first season as Auburn’s lead back but has already proven what he can do. He ran for 675 yards and seven touchdowns on an impressive 6.5 yards per carry last season.
Battie was the No. 1 running back at USF before entering the portal, he rushed for 1,186 yards and eight touchdowns of his own. A dynamic returner, he adds some big play potential and should be a factor in the return game as well.
Alston appeared in 12 games as a true freshman and showcased his ability in a limited role. He averaged 6.1 yards per carry on 14 touches.
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