ESPN names Omarion Hampton as a way-too-early Heisman Trophy contender for 2024 Posted Dec 13, 2023 ESPN released a list of “way-too-early” Heisman Trophy candidates for the 2024 college football season late Saturday night. North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton made the cut and was the lone representative from the ACC. Hampton is coming off of an impressive season where he was one of the most productive running backs in the country. (Saturday Road)