The Los Angeles Rams selected Auburn Tigers running back Jarquez Hunter in the fourth round (117th overall) in the NFL Draft. His NFL draft prospect profile had him listed as a fifth- or sixth-round pick, so he’s going pro earlier on Day Three than expected.

The 2025 NFL draft kicked off Thursday night in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and the Los Angeles Rams traded out of the first round with the Atlanta Falcons. Their first pick of the 2025 NFL draft came in Round 2,

The Los Angeles Rams drafted Jarquez Hunter with the No. 117 despite rostering two solid running backs already in Kyren Williams and Blake Corum. Hunter was very productive in college but should start third on the depth chart behind Williams and Corum.