Hunter Luepke making huge impression on Mike McCarthy

Dallas Cowboys fullback Hunter Luepke is the lone player at his position on the roster, and he's making a huge impression on the team executives and coaching staff.

Josh Sanchez | Aug 4, 2024

Jul 30, 2024; Oxnard, CA, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Hunter Luepke (40) makes a catch during training camp at the River Ridge Playing Fields in Oxnard, California. / Jason Parkhurst-USA TODAY Sports

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Many fans and analysts were wondering whether fullback Hunter Luepke would be on the roster bubble entering training camp, but he has made a huge impression early in camp and received rave reviews.

With one week of camp in the books, Jerry Jones says Luepke will be a big part of the offense and that head coach Mike McCarthy is excited by what he sees.

"Really like the work that our fullback [Hunter Luepke] is doing," Jones said. "He's very instrumental, and of course he's going to be a big part of this offense and he's earning it. Mike [McCarthy] loves his versatility, we all do."

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Luepke made the roster last season as an undrafted free agent, and he has not lost his work ethic.

One of the last ones off the field: Hunter Luepke#DallasCowboys pic.twitter.com/1Vv6MpVdEX
— Nick Harris (@NickHarrisDC) July 25, 2024

The former North Dakota State standout had 9 total touches for 37 yards and a touchdown in 2023 and has shown flashes of the ability to do even more during training camp.

Luepke had limited touches with the ball in his hands, but he excels as a blocker which brings added value to the offense.

Some have drawn comparisons between Luepke and John Kuhn, who was heavily utilized under Mike McCarthy with the Green Bay Packers.

That would be a very welcomed addition to the Cowboys offense and will help clear the way for what many perceive to be an underwhelming running back room.