Going into the 2023 football season, Auburn Wire will be looking at each scholarship player listed on the Tigers’ roster.
Over the preseason, each profile will cover where the player is from, how recruiting websites rated them coming out of high school, and what role they will play for [autotag]Hugh Freeze[/autotag] in his first season on the Plains.
Up next is star running back [autotag]Jarquez Hunter[/autotag]. There are questions about Hunter’s availability for the season but he is Auburn’s top offensive player and should be the focal point of the offense when he’s on the field.
Preseason Player Profile
Hometown: Philadelphia, Mississippi
Height: 5-10
Weight: 212
Class in 2023: Junior
247Sports Composite Ranking
Three-Star / No. 12 in Mississippi / No. 43 RB
Career Stats
| Year | G | Carries | Yards | YPC | TDs | Receptions | Receiving Yards |
| 2021 | 12 | 89 | 593 | 6.7 | 3 | 12 | 61 |
| 2022 | 12 | 104 | 688 | 6.4 | 7 | 17 | 224 |
PFF Grades
| Year | Offense | Runs | Passing | Pass Blocking | Special Teams |
| 2021 | 80.4 | 82.0 | 78.4 | 50.0 | 75.6 |
| 2022 | 80.1 | 82.7 | 69.1 | 26.8 | 41.1 |
Depth Chart Overview
Hunter burst onto the scene as a freshman, becoming Auburn’s top backup to [autotag]Tank Bigsby[/autotag] and would have had a bigger role if Bigsby wasn’t so talented. With Bigbsy off to the NFL, it’s Hunter’s time to shine and he has a chance to be one of the top running backs in the SEC due to his combination of speed, strength and pass-catching ability.
He is Auburn’s top offensive player and headlines a running back room that is the strength of the team. [autotag]Brian Battie[/autotag], [autotag]Damari Alston[/autotag] and [autotag]Jeremiah Cobb[/autotag] provide strong backups to help keep Hunter fresh, a must at such a physical position.