EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Omarion Hampton, the Los Angeles Chargers’ first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, is making a strong case to lead the team’s backfield as training camp intensifies.
The Atlantic Coast Conference delivered one 2025 NFL Draft first round talent out of the backfield. Omarion Hampton is already turning heads for the Los Angeles Chargers.
Rookie seasons can be tough sledding, especially for running backs in a shared backfield, but that may not be the case for Omarion Hampton. That was the expectation for Omarion Hampton as he entered camp this season.
One player many Los Angeles Chargers fans are excited to see this season is rookie running back Omarion Hampton, and for good reason. The Bolts' first-round pick was electric out of the backfield at UNC, rushing for 1,500-plus yards in each of his final two seasons for the Tar Heels.
While Tre Harris was one of many second-round picks to remain unsigned through mid-July, the rookie made headlines when he was a no-show during the start of Chargers training camp. Well, the unofficial holdout is over.
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The LA Chargers rookies report to training camp on Saturday, July 12th, with the rest of the roster arriving on July 17th. Omarion Hampton is the star everybody will be watching over the next few days, and his offensive coordinator is excited about his potential.
Omarion Hampton was drafted by the Los Angeles Chargers with the No. 22 overall pick in this year's NFL Draft. He was selected after Oregon's Derrick Harmon who went to the Pittsburgh Steelers, and before Texas' Matthew Golden, selected by the Green Bay Packers.
This year's 2025 NFL Draft watched North Carolina's running back, Omarion Hampton, get selected in the first round with the No. 22 pick by the San Diego Chargers.
Los Angeles Chargers running back Omarion Hampton could be a key contributor in his rookie year. The Los Angeles Chargers began their rookie class with running back Omarion Hampton, the No.
The Los Angeles Chargers weren't exactly a powerhouse on the ground in 2024, with a total of 1,882 yards. That was par for the course in the AFC West, where the Denver Broncos were the best team on the ground with 1,908 yards.
After making the playoffs in their first season under head coach Jim Harbaugh, expectations are high for the Los Angeles Chargers in 2025. Per BetMGM, they're expected to win more than nine games for a second consecutive year.
The Los Angeles Chargers selected running back Omarion Hampton with the 21st overall pick of the NFL draft last month, which was a somewhat surprising move for the Chargers.
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Omarion Hampton is the latest first-round pick from last month’s draft to agree to terms on their rookie deal. The Chargers’ top pick is now on the books, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports.
Heading into the draft, there was not another player paired with a team as much as North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton was to the Denver Broncos. However, Denver passed, taking Texas defensive back Jahdae Barron.
As “30” visit season wraps Wednesday, the topic of where the draft’s top running backs will go resurfaces. Ashton Jeanty is viewed as this class’ top option, and a top-10 landing spot remains squarely in play for the 2024 Heisman runner-up.
The Bears were recently reported to be among the teams which view Ashton Jeanty in high regard. The Heisman runner-up is thus a prospect to watch in the event he slides to No.
Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz reports the Bears are hosting North Carolina RB Omarion Hampton for a pre-draft visit on Monday. This is the fourth reported visit for Hampton, who’s also taken trips to see the Steelers, Giants and Cowboys.
According to Ian Rapoport, the Giants are hosting North Carolina RB Omarion Hampton for an official 30 visit today. This is the third reported visit for Hampton, who’s also taken trips to see the Steelers and Cowboys.
Believe it or not, the good people at Yahoo! Sports are already on their sixth mock draft of the year. If you think that’s surprising, wait until you see who they have the Commanders taking.
Given their obvious need at the position, the Cowboys have been linked to Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty in countless mock drafts, but ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. thinks they may end up with another ball-carrier.
North Carolina's Omarion Hampton ran for a career-high 244 yards and a touchdown, Power Echols returned an interception 42 yards for a touchdown and the Tar Heels made enough big plays to defeat visiting Wake Forest 31-24 on Saturday night at Chapel Hill, N.C.
Running back Omarion Hampton scored five touchdowns and North Carolina picked up a 35-11 road victory against Florida State on Saturday in Tallahassee, Fla.
Height: 6000 (unofficial) Weight: 220 (unofficial) Year: Junior Pro Comparison: Deuce McAllister North Carolina Tar Heels RB Omarion Hampton is a dynamic but physical running back who should be afforded opportunities as a primary ball carrier in the NFL.