Omarion Hampton ranked among Top 10 most-elusive running backs for 2024 season
Posted Jul 2, 2024
5. Omarion Hampton led the nation in yards after contact (1,072) and yards after contact per rush (4.37) last season. He averaged a whopping 8.42 yards after contact and forced eight missed tackles against Clemson in Week 12. The Tar Heels' offense will run through him as the team undergoes a quarterback change with Drake Maye off to the NFL.
(247 Sports)
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