Omarion Hampton Leads UNC’s 2025 NFL Draft Prospects

Posted Apr 24, 2025
Last April, when UNC quarterback Drake Maye became the No. 3 overall selection in the NFL Draft, the American television audience consisted of more than 12 million people. This year, two-time All-American UNC running back Omarion Hampton will experience a similarly bright spotlight when he hears his name called, possibly as another first-round pick. (Chapelboro.com)

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