Jarquez Hunter Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 5 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 23
- Height / weight
- 5'11", 211 lb
- Experience
- 2nd season
- Drafted
- 2025 R4, #117
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- -
- Pos rank
- -
- Rostered
- -
Week 5 vs. Bengals, Sun Oct 11, 1:00 PM ET 17th vs. RBs, neutral
Jarquez Hunter's 2026 Season, Week by Week
The next four matchups include one of the league's softest run defenses.
- Week 2, Loss,at SF,-,Did not play
- Week 3, Loss,vs KC,-,Did not play
- Week 4, Loss,at MIN,-,Did not play
- Up next. Week 5, Oct 11,vs CIN,NeutralBengals vs. RBs
- Week 6,Bye,No game
- Week 7, Oct 25,at NYJ,FavorableJets vs. RBs
- Week 8, Nov 1,vs NE,NeutralPatriots vs. RBs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to RBs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Jarquez Hunter?
Hunter enters 2026 fighting for the No. 3 job in a crowded Rams backfield, slotted behind workhorse Kyren Williams and Blake Corum, with Ronnie Rivers also in the mix for scraps. He didn't log a snap during the 2025 campaign, and his current consensus is unambiguous: a back near the very bottom of the position, going around 358th overall and rostered in well under one percent of leagues. That tells you everything about his standalone value right now.
Projections peg him at roughly 32 carries for 148 yards and a score, or about 22 fantasy points across a full season, which is bench-clogging territory in standard formats. The investment case is purely contingency. If Williams or Corum miss time, Los Angeles's run-heavy scheme could funnel real volume his way overnight. Until then, monitor camp reps and treat him as a late-summer stash, not a draft-day commitment.
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | - | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | RB124 |
| Career | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
Projections peg him at roughly 32 carries for 148 yards and a score, or about 22 fantasy points across a full season, which is bench-clogging territory in standard formats. The investment case is purely contingency. If Williams or Corum miss time, Los Angeles's run-heavy scheme could funnel real volume his way overnight. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
Career games missed to injury: 8. Injury history
- 2025ankle8 games
- 2025footPlayed through
Jarquez Hunter Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Jarquez Hunter in Week 5?
Jarquez Hunter plays Week 5 against the Bengals. The Bengals rank 17th in PPR points allowed to RBs, a neutral matchup. Get the start/sit call for Hunter.
What are Jarquez Hunter's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Jarquez Hunter's next three games are Week 5 vs. the Bengals (17th in PPR points allowed to RBs, neutral), Week 7 at the Jets (4th in PPR points allowed to RBs, favorable) and Week 8 vs. the Patriots (20th in PPR points allowed to RBs, neutral). One of them is favorable by points allowed to the position.
Jarquez Hunter Stats 2026
Jarquez Hunter career stats by season
| Season | GP | Car | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | RB124 |
| Career | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | - |
Jarquez Hunter Stats FAQ
What were Jarquez Hunter's stats last season?
In 2025, Jarquez Hunter ran for 0 yards and no touchdowns and caught 0 passes for 0 yards in 5 games. That was 0.0 PPR points (0.0 per game), an RB124 finish.
What are Jarquez Hunter's career NFL stats?
Across 1 season and 5 games, Jarquez Hunter has 0 rushing yards and 0 rushing touchdowns, plus 0 catches for 0 yards, for 0.0 PPR fantasy points (0.0 per game).
How many touchdowns does Jarquez Hunter have in his career?
Jarquez Hunter has no touchdowns in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 0 receiving, over 5 games.
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
Our 2026 Preseason Outlook
Hunter enters 2026 fighting for the No. 3 job in a crowded Rams backfield, slotted behind workhorse Kyren Williams and Blake Corum, with Ronnie Rivers also in the mix for scraps. He didn't log a snap during the 2025 campaign, and his current consensus is unambiguous: a back near the very bottom of the position, going around 358th overall and rostered in well under one percent of leagues. That tells you everything about his standalone value right now.
Projections peg him at roughly 32 carries for 148 yards and a score, or about 22 fantasy points across a full season, which is bench-clogging territory in standard formats. The investment case is purely contingency. If Williams or Corum miss time, Los Angeles's run-heavy scheme could funnel real volume his way overnight. Until then, monitor camp reps and treat him as a late-summer stash, not a draft-day commitment.
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft spotThe Jets in Week 7 is a top-10 matchup for RBs.Wk 5 CIN, 17thWk 7 NYJ, 4thWk 8 NE, 20thWk 9 DET, 16th
Jarquez Hunter Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Jarquez Hunter's fantasy football upside?
Jarquez Hunter's upside: the Jets in Week 7 is a top-10 matchup for RBs.
How difficult is Jarquez Hunter's remaining fantasy schedule?
Favorable: of his next seven games, 4 come against a top-10 matchup for RBs and 0 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Jarquez Hunter Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Week 5 reports: Wed, Thu, FriHunter hasn't appeared on an injury report this season.
Injury History at a Glance
Two logged injuries in one season. Most of his lost time came from an ankle injury in 2025; nothing else has cost him a game.
Durability
80/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
Ankle injury · 2025
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Ankle | 1 | 8 |
| Foot / toe | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 8 |
Injury risk profile: High
- No body part injured twice
- Ankle injury in 2025, 8 games missed
- 8 games in 1 season
- 2 injuries spread across 2 body parts
Jarquez Hunter Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2025
Ankle Injury 8 games
A fan forum post suggested Hunter sustained an ankle injury in the first game and was placed on injured reserve for a couple of months.
- 2025
Foot Injury Played through
A user on a fan forum mentioned that Hunter may have had a foot injury during training camp.
Jarquez Hunter Injury FAQ
Is Jarquez Hunter injured?
No. As of October 8, 2026, Jarquez Hunter is active with no injury designation.
Is Jarquez Hunter playing this week?
Jarquez Hunter has no injury designation for Week 5 against the Bengals on Sunday, October 11, so he is on track to play. Should you start him?
What is Jarquez Hunter's injury history?
Jarquez Hunter has 2 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 8 games in all: 8 for an ankle injury in 2025. No body part has been injured twice.
What was Jarquez Hunter's most recent injury?
Jarquez Hunter's most recent logged injury was an ankle injury in Week 1 of 2025. It cost him 8 games.
Does Jarquez Hunter have any recurring injuries?
No. Jarquez Hunter's two logged injuries were to two different body parts, so the record shows no recurring pattern.
What was Jarquez Hunter's worst injury?
Jarquez Hunter's longest absence came from an ankle injury in 2025, which cost him 8 games, all of the games he has missed to injury.
Latest Jarquez Hunter News & Updates
Fantasy-relevant news, game recaps and role changes
Season Timeline
Week 4Oct 4L 10–15 @ MIN
PendingRecap pending · analysis updating
Week 3Sep 27L 10–24 vs KC
PendingRecap pending · analysis updating
Week 2Sep 20L 13–35 @ SF
PendingRecap pending · analysis updating
Week 1Sep 13L 13–27 @ LV
PendingRecap pending · analysis updating
No updates of this type yet this season.
Around the Dolphins
Jarquez Hunter Bio
Jarquez Hunter is a running back for the Miami Dolphins, where he wears No. 31. Born December 29, 2002, in Philadelphia, MS, he attended Neshoba Central and played college football at Auburn.
The Los Angeles Rams selected Hunter in round 4, pick 117, of the 2025 NFL Draft. He was traded to the Los Angeles Rams on April 26, 2025. Since then, Hunter joined the Miami Dolphins in 2026.
Career Timeline
2 stops with 2 teams in 2 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Most recent first.
Miami Dolphins Current team2026–present
Listed on the 2026 roster; no regular-season stats recorded.
Los Angeles Rams2025
Selected in round 4, pick 117, of the 2025 NFL Draft. Listed on the 2025 roster; no regular-season stats recorded.
College: Auburn
Transactions
- WaivedWaived by the Miami Dolphins.
- TradedTraded from the Rams to the Dolphins.
- SignedSigned his rookie contract with the Rams.
- TradedTraded by the Indianapolis Colts to the Los Angeles Rams.
- DraftedSelected by the Los Angeles Rams in round 4, pick 117.
About Jarquez Hunter: Bio FAQ
How old is Jarquez Hunter?
Jarquez Hunter is 23 years old. He was born on December 29, 2002. 2026 is his 2nd NFL season.
How tall is Jarquez Hunter?
Jarquez Hunter is 5 feet 11 inches tall (5'11"), listed at 211 pounds, and plays running back for the Miami Dolphins.
How much does Jarquez Hunter weigh?
Jarquez Hunter weighs 211 pounds, his listed weight on the Miami Dolphins roster. He is listed at 5'11".
What number does Jarquez Hunter wear?
Jarquez Hunter wears number 31 for the Miami Dolphins. He plays running back.
What position does Jarquez Hunter play?
Jarquez Hunter plays running back for the Miami Dolphins, wearing number 31. 2026 is his 2nd season in the NFL.
What team does Jarquez Hunter play for?
Jarquez Hunter plays for the Miami Dolphins as a running back. He has been with the Dolphins since 2026.
Where did Jarquez Hunter go to college?
Jarquez Hunter played college football at Auburn, after attending Neshoba Central (MS). The Los Angeles Rams drafted him out of Auburn in 2025.
When was Jarquez Hunter drafted?
The Los Angeles Rams selected Jarquez Hunter in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft with the 117th overall pick, out of Auburn.
What round was Jarquez Hunter drafted in?
Jarquez Hunter was a fourth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, taken 117th overall by the Los Angeles Rams.
What pick was Jarquez Hunter in the NFL Draft?
Jarquez Hunter was the 117th overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft, selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the fourth round.
Where is Jarquez Hunter from?
Jarquez Hunter went to high school in Mississippi, at Neshoba Central, before playing college football at Auburn.
When is Jarquez Hunter's birthday?
Jarquez Hunter's birthday is December 29. He was born on December 29, 2002 and is 23 years old.
How long has Jarquez Hunter been in the NFL?
2026 is Jarquez Hunter's 2nd NFL season; he entered the league in 2025 as a fourth-round pick of the Los Angeles Rams. View his career statistics.
What teams has Jarquez Hunter played for?
Jarquez Hunter has played for the Los Angeles Rams and Miami Dolphins. View his career statistics.
What year did Jarquez Hunter enter the NFL?
Jarquez Hunter entered the NFL in 2025, when the Los Angeles Rams drafted him in the fourth round. 2026 is his 2nd season.