Omarion Hampton Selected by Los Angeles Chargers in First Round of NFL Draft

Posted Apr 24, 2025
Running back Omarion Hampton's decision to remain on board at North Carolina last offseason rewarded the Tar Heels with another All-America season of monster production, all at a significant bargain in this age of NIL. And on Thursday night, the Los Angeles Chargers made him a first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft with the No. 22 overall selection. (Inside Carolina)

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