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0:372025 NFL Draft Grades: Chargers Select Omarion Hampton No. 22
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10:562025 NFL Draft: AFC Round 1 Winners and Losers
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1:31NFL Draft RB Rankings: No. 3 Omarion Hampton (UNC)
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Draft Scouting Report
Rating: 85.30 (Pro Bowl potential)
Pro Comparison: Brian Robinson Jr.
Summary
Omarion Hampton has a prototypical feature-back frame with plus suddenness in his feet, allowing him to bounce off tacklers with minimal effort. He’s more of a subtle lateral cutter than a smooth, gliding runner, making him a better fit for a gap or power scheme than a pure zone-blocking system. His dynamic footwork lets him string together multiple cuts in a single run to maximize yardage.
He offers above-average burst and solid long speed -- neither a defining strength nor a weakness. His vision is strong both between the tackles and on outside runs, and he doesn’t rely too heavily on bouncing plays outside. He consistently cuts off blocks with sharp precision. While not a pure power back, he has a pinballing quality, using good pad level to absorb contact.
Hampton is a reliable pass-catcher with dependable hands and functional receiving ability. His contact balance is very good, though not elite. While not the most elusive runner, he has enough looseness and flexibility to make defenders miss in space. He checks every box as a well-rounded back, though he lacks a singular elite trait. His light, agile feet in a big frame make him a high-floor prospect with a strong chance to be a productive NFL runner, even if he doesn’t project as an All-Pro.
About
- Career: Fourth in school history in rushing yards (3,565)
- 2024: Set single-season school record for all-purpose yards (2,033) and finished second in FBS in rushing yards (1,660) to go along with 15 touchdown runs
Strengths
- NFL-caliber size and power
- Can make defenders miss on multiple cuts in a given run
- Deceptive speed for his size and quality pass catcher
Weaknesses
- Contact balance is good, not elite, especially relative to his size
- Doesn't possess true trademark skill or trait
- Good, not great athleticism all around
Combine Data
- 40-yard dash: 4.46 seconds
- Bench press: 18 reps
- Vertical jump: 38 inches
- 20-yard shuttle run: 4.40 seconds
- Broad jump: 10 feet, 10 inches
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Chargers' Omarion Hampton: Bolts to Chargers
The Chargers selected Hampton in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 22nd overall.
Even with the Najee Harris acquisition this offseason, Hampton was too good a value to pass up for the Chargers given the way the board fell. Hampton was the definition of a workhorse at North Carolina with at least 250 carries in each of his final two seasons. He maintained a 5.9 YPC average in 2023 and 2024 despite the degree of difficulty being ratcheted up in 2024 with Drake Maye no longer there to threaten defenses through the air. At 5-foot-11 and 221 pounds with 4.46 speed, Hampton has a great combination of density, low center of gravity, and power to his game. He isn't a standout pass-catcher, but he improved in that regard year over year in Chapel Hill. His talent and his fit within a Chargers offense that emphasizes running the ball should excite fantasy managers. However, Harris' presence in that backfield could lead to a frustrating workload split in 2025.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-0, 220 lbs |
| Birthplace: Forest City, NC |
| Age: 22 |
