Omarion Hampton

22-Year-Old Running BackRB
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Ashton Jeanty tends to hog the headlines, but if Hampton were in any other draft there might have been more spotlight to properly appreciate him. Hampton is either blue-chip or close to it in his own right, heading to Los Angeles as the 22nd overall pick after topping 1,500 rushing yards in back-to-back seasons for UNC. At 6-feet, 221 pounds, Hampton logged excellent athletic testing at the combine, running a 4.46-second 40-yard dash with strong jumps (38-inch vertical, 130-inch broad jump) to finalize a standout prospect profile. He averaged 23.4 carries and 3.2 catches per game in 2024, and more than 20 touches per game in 2023, boasting elite efficiency in both samples without missing any games. Hampton may eventually rank among the league leaders in touches, but he'll first need to compete with Najee Harris, who signed a one-year, $5.25 million contract with the Chargers this offseason. While not on Hampton's level as a pure runner, Harris offers an unusual combination of size, durability and passing-down competence, making him a threat to handle high-value touches even if/when the rookie takes over as the Chargers' lead back. Read Past Outlooks
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#60.16
ADP
$Signed a four-year contract with the Chargers in May of 2025.
Bolts to Chargers
RBLos Angeles Chargers
April 24, 2025
The Chargers selected Hampton in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 22nd overall.
ANALYSIS
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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Measurables Review View College Player Page
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This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 0"
 
Weight
221 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.46 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.40 sec
 
Vertical Jump
38.0 in
 
Broad Jump
130 in
 
Hand Length
9.37 in
 
Arm Length
30.50 in
 
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Joining NFL ranks
RBFree Agent
February 3, 2025
Hampton has declared for the 2025 NFL Draft, Jordan Reid of ESPN reports.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Bolts' lead back in 2025?
RBLos Angeles Chargers
May 16, 2025
Mike Clay of ESPN.com believes Hampton will be the Chargers' lead running back in 2025, with veteran Najee Harris serving as the RB2.
ANALYSIS
With J.K. Dobbins leaving in free agency, the Chargers bolstered their running back room by signing Harris to a one-year contract in March and selecting Hampton with the No. 22 overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft. Harris and Hampton are downhill runners, but the latter's pass-catching ability gives him a path to a three-down role at the NFL level. Hampton finished his final season at UNC with 1,660 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns on 281 carries while adding 38 catches for 373 yards and two scores.
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