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Jarquez Hunter ranked as the SEC's second-best RB

Andrew Stefaniak

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This season, the Auburn Tigers are going to try and establish the run every game, and they will do that with their veteran running back Jarquez Hunter.

A year ago Hunter rushed for 909 carries on 159 carries. This gave the star back 5.7 yards per carry on the season, and he scored seven rushing touchdowns. If he had played in the first game of the season against UMass, he more than likely would have over 1,000 yards on the season.

James Fragoza of College Football Network ranked the best running backs in the SEC, and he had Hunter second only behind Trevor Etienne of Georgia.

Hunter is one of the best backs in the SEC, so Coach Freeze and his offensive staff need to make sure that they are feeding him every game. Hunter is going to have a massive season for the Auburn Tigers, and there is no question that he is going to have 1,000+ yards on the ground.

Here is Fragoza's reasoning for ranking Hunter as the second-best running back in the SEC, "All Jarquez Hunter has done in his three-year career is produce. Earning more playing time each season, he has generated 2,177 yards and 17 scores on 352 carries — that’s 6.2 yards per attempt! Even more impressive is the fact that he posted those numbers behind a middling offensive line against SEC defenses. Hunter is also good for roughly 15 catches, 130 yards, and a score as a receiver and holds up well in pass protection. What can’t he do?"

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Auburn RB Brian Battie improving but could face 'permanent paralysis' after shooting, per court records

Shehan Jeyarajah

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USATSI

Auburn running back Brian Battie could face "permanent paralysis" after a fatal shooting in his hometown of Sarasota, Florida, according to court documents obtained by the Tampa Bay Times. 

Battie was shot during an incident on May 18 that left his 24-year-old brother, Tommie Battie, dead at the scene. Brian was transported to the hospital in critical condition, where he remains. Auburn coach Hugh Freeze previously revealed a setback in his recovery, which leaves Battie on a ventilator. 

"He's getting better," Freeze told reporters at SEC spring meetings. "[To] honor the family, I don't want to go into too many things, but they appreciate all the prayers, for sure. It's been a difficult time for the whole family, but he seems to be getting better each day." 

The suspect, Darryl Brookins, is in custody after turning himself in to Sarasota County deputies. Brookins was charged with murder, attempted murder and possession of a firearm as a felon. Brookins' lawyer claims he was acting in self defense. An affidavit claims there is video evidence of the incident. 

Battie transferred to Auburn from South Florida, where he was a consensus All-American kick returner in 2021. He returned kicks for the Tigers in 2023 and ranked fourth in the SEC with a 23.0 yards per kickoff return. Battie also rushed for 227 yards and a touchdown. 

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