Bryan Harsin announces Auburn RB to miss remainder of spring practice

Bryan Harsin shared numerous Auburn injury updates after Auburn held its first scrimmage of the spring on Friday. The headlining injury news in Harsin’s press conference was that running back Jarquez Hunter is out for the remainder of spring practice.

Hunter will be sidelined 8-10 weeks after having a procedure on his leg. Harsin described the procedure as “cleanup.”

Now was the time to do it, he said.

— Justin Lee (@ByJustinLee) March 26, 2022

Hunter, a sophomore, rushed for 593 yards and 3 touchdowns last season. He should be good to go for player-led summer activities and fall camp.

Hunter was one of the numerous players mentioned as Harsin updated the injury report.

Injury updates:
— Ja’Varrius Johnson is dealing w/a hamstring issue.
— J.J. Evans had a knee procedure (8 weeks).
— Jarquez Hunter out 8-10 weeks.
— Zach Calzada can’t go live right now (shoulder)
— Brandon Council expected back in summer
— Keiondre Jones expected back soon

— Tom Green (@Tomas_Verde) March 26, 2022

— Jeffrey M’ba, Owen Pappoe, Zion Puckett all out or limited too, per Harsin.

— Tom Green (@Tomas_Verde) March 26, 2022

Auburn’s A-Day spring game is set for April 9.