UNC freshman RB Omarion Hampton impresses ACC Network analyst: 'He's a legit freak'

Posted Aug 20, 2022
Running back is a major question for North Carolina entering the 2022 season, but the Tar Heels have at least one good option that is going under-the-radar. ACC Network analyst Eric Mac Lain was apparently impressed after seeing true freshman Omarion Hampton practice with the Tar Heels early in fall camp. “Omarion Hampton is the guy,” he said. (Saturday Road)

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