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Jarquez Hunter among 10 offensive spring practice standouts around college football

Justin Hokansonby:Justin Hokanson•04/24/23•

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Jarquez Hunter (Photo by Auburn Athletics)

AUBURN — Jarquez Hunter earning praise and recognition this spring is nothing new for those that are following Auburn football closely.

Both head coach Hugh Freeze and running backs coach Carnell Williams couldn’t speak more highly of Hunter during spring camp if they tried.

Freeze called Hunter “special,” and “the best I’ve coached.”

Williams said similar of Hunter, admiring his “humble approach” and “relentless effort.”

Hunter served as Tank Bigsby‘s backup the past two seasons, but still managed to rush for 1,262 yards and 10 touchdowns, all while averaging over six yards per carry. Hunter’s humble approach and as team-first mentality, as Freeze described, is what running backs coach Carnell Williams loves about Hunter the most.

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Now, with nearly all spring camps finished across the country, On3’s Matt Zenitz included Hunter among 10 offensive spring standouts.

Here’s what Zenitz said of Hunter:

Back in early April, new Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze threw out a big-time compliment for his new running back. “I think Jarquez is special,” Freeze said. “I do, I think he’s probably the best running back I’ve ever coached, truthfully.” That’s how impressive Hunter was during the spring for the Tigers. After contributing as Tank Bigsby’s backup the last two seasons, Hunter now has a chance to show what he can do as Auburn’s No. 1 back. The Tigers’ staff is expecting a big year from him. One Tigers source said Hunter may be the best player on Auburn’s team.

Jarquez Hunter is joined by Damari Alston and transfer Brian Battie in the running back room. Freeze, Williams and offensive coordinator Philip Montgomery all spoke highly of the entire position group, as well as Alston and Battie in the spring.

“I feel like us as a whole, we’re so connected,” Alston said. “Ever since, we’ve been going, helping each other out on and off the field. The running back room is at its best right now and will keep getting better.”

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