Top 5 SEC breakout candidates entering the 2023 CFB season

3. Jarquez Hunter, RB, Auburn

The last few years for Auburn have been nothing short of disappointing for former coach Bryan Harsin who was unable to find success during his run with the Tigers program. With new head coach Hugh Freeze set to open his tenure in 2023, one player that could end up benefiting with a change is the Tigers likely starting running back. After playing second fiddle behind recent NFL draft selectee Tank Bigsby, Hunter seems primed to take full advantage of the bulk of the work in an offense that could see improvement this upcoming year. With a potential bigger workload, Hunter could find himself nearing the conference’s rushing leaders.