Omarion Hampton Elated For 'Dream Come True' With LA Chargers

Posted Apr 28, 2025
Former UNC running back Omarion Hampton held his introductory press conference Friday after being drafted 22nd overall by the Los Angeles Chargers. He was the second running back selected in the first round, behind Boise State's Ashton Jeanty. Hampton became UNC's highest-drafted running back since Ethan Horton, who went No. 15 in 1985. (Inside Carolina)

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