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Chargers Draft UNC Running Back Omarion Hampton to Bolster Ground Game

The first-round pick will join veteran Najee Harris to form a revamped backfield as Los Angeles prepares for later rounds with significant draft capital.

North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 1, 2025. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
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Overview

  • The Los Angeles Chargers selected Omarion Hampton, a running back from the University of North Carolina, with the 22nd overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
  • Hampton, who rushed for 1,660 yards and 15 touchdowns in his senior season, is expected to provide a dynamic boost to the team's rushing attack.
  • The Chargers signed veteran running back Najee Harris earlier this offseason, aiming to pair his proven production with Hampton's potential.
  • Los Angeles entered the draft with 10 picks, including compensatory selections, and acquired an additional pick via the J.C. Jackson trade with New England.
  • With their backfield solidified, the Chargers hold multiple Day 2 and Day 3 picks to address other roster needs in the ongoing draft.