Adjusting to the NFL can be difficult for rookies, but each season, a few stand out almost immediately. Here are five from Week 3: Horton (pick No. 166) returned a punt 95 yards for a TD in the first quarter of Sunday's home game against the New Orleans Saints.
The LA Chargers’ offense has gone through plenty of changes in recent years, but with Jim Harbaugh at the helm and a clear focus on physicality, youth is now at the center of their identity.
Thanks in part to Najee Harris' fireworks injury and Omarion Hampton's impressive training camp as the 22nd overall draft pick, big things are expected this season from the Los Angeles Chargers' rookie running back.
Remember way back when (it was only last March) when Los Angeles Chargers fans were giddy about Najee Harris fixing their running game? Those feelings have been leap-frogged - with an assist from the national media - by rookie running back Omarion Hampton.
With the start of the 2025 NFL regular season less than a week away, predictions on—well, everything—are naturally everywhere right now. And there's one out there right now that the Los Angeles Chargers and Omarion Hampton will love and the Las Vegas Raiders and Ashton Jeanty will hate.
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.
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.
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.
The Los Angeles Chargers have told anyone who will listen what a high value and steal they uncovered in the first round of the NFL draft this year with
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.
The Los Angeles Chargers got their first look at the 2025 rookie class this past weekend during the team's rookie minicamp. The name on the mind of every Chargers fan is the team's first round selection of the 2025 NFL Draft, Omarion Hampton.
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.
The 2025 NFL Draft is right around the corner, and we've got you covered with in-depth scouting reports on all of the top prospects at every position in this year's class.
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.
Omarion Hampton entered the UNC football team's Saturday road game against rival Duke with 2,460 rushing yards as a Tar Heel. The junior running back and