Omarion Hampton Named Maxwell Award Semifinalist

Posted Nov 12, 2024
Maxwell Football Club Executive Director, Mark Wolpert, announced the 2024 semifinalists for the Maxwell Award for the Collegiate Player of the Year on Tuesday, and among the 16 semifinalists was UNC running back Omarion Hampton. Hampton ranks sixth in the nation with 130.9 rushing yards per game and already has 1,178 rushing yards. (GoHeels.com)

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