Omarion Hampton Drafted by the Chargers in First Round of NFL Draft
Posted Apr 25, 2025
For the second consecutive year, the University of North Carolina has produced a first round draft pick, as running back Omarion Hampton was selected by the Los Angeles Chargers with the 22nd pick of the 2025 NFL Draft. During his junior campaign in 2024, Hampton rushed for a career-high 1,660 yards and 15 touchdowns on 281 attempts.
(Tar Heel Illustrated)
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