CFB Expert: 'I think Jarquez Hunter is a star'

Almost everyone close to the Auburn football program expects running back Jarquez Hunter to have a solid season in the first year of Hugh Freeze's system.

Now, his name and the excitement to watch him play have spread to national media.

PFF College football analyst Max Chadwick spoke highly of what he expects out of Hunter this season with a better system and a revamped offensive line when he appeared on the Locked On Auburn Podcast.

"The bread and butter of this Auburn offense could be the run game and I know it sounds a little bit weird saying that when tank Bigsby was just drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars but I think Jarquez Hunter is a star and is a guy that has been a little bit overshadowed obviously with Bigbsy there," Chadwick said. "I'm really excited to see what he can do next year."

Hunter scored an offensive PFF grade of 79.8 during the 2022 season. his run grade was 82.7. With another year of development, paired with a larger role, his production could take a huge jump.

"A lot like what you see with Robby Ashford, the ceiling with this guy is absurd," Chadwick said. "He made some Georgia defenders look stupid on some plays."

Hunter will lead a talented room with guys like Damari Alston, Brian Battie, and Jeremiah Cobb.

Chadwick said, "Jarquez Hunter is a guy that could easily become one of the superstar running backs in college football."

You can watch the full conversation below.

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