April 26, 2025
The Rams selected Hunter in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 117th overall.
ANALYSISHunter began his first two seasons at Auburn as the backup to
Tank Bigsby before claiming the lead role in 2023, rushing for 2,110 yards and 15 touchdowns on 346 carries over his final two seasons with the Tigers. Coming from a weightlifting background, Hunter doesn't lack for strength, and he projects as a downhill runner who can be difficult to bring down when he gets rolling. He joins an already young backfield that sports recent draft picks at the top of the depth chart with
Kyren Williams (2022) as the starter and
Blake Corum (2024) as the top backup. Hunter will likely fit in alongside Corum vying for reserve snaps behind Williams.