How Omarion Hampton Helped His NFL Draft Stock After Combine Performance

Posted Mar 3, 2025
While running back Ashton Jeanty of Boise State is considered the top running back in the 2025 NFL draft class, former UNC star Omarion Hampton may not be far behind. In fact, there have been rumblings Hampton could work his way into the first round. Hampton ran a 4.46 40-yard dash at 221 pounds and posted a 38-inch vertical jump at the Combine. (Keeping It Heel)

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