The 5-foot-11, 221-pound Hampton rushed for 1,660 yards and 15 touchdowns as a senior in 2024 and averaged 5.9 yards per carry in each of his two seasons as the Tar Heels’ lead back.

The Los Angeles Chargers selected North Carolina RB Omarion Hampton with the No. 22 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft. Omarion Hampton is a hard-charging downhill running back with experience carrying a rushing offense.

The Chargers overhauled their backfield this season with the addition of North Carolina's Omarion Hampton at No. 22 overall in the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday night. He joins Najee Harris in what should be a standout backfield, albeit a potential headache for Fantasy managers.