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USA Today
28-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
ESPN analyst makes bold prediction for Chargers rookie in 2025
ESPN analyst makes bold prediction for Chargers rookie in 2025 Expectations are high for Omarion Hampton heading into his rookie season. The former North Carolina product was the second running back selected behind Ashton Jeanty, who was taken by the Raiders with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft. While Jeanty was the top back in this year's class, some believe Hampton will have a more productive season in Year 1, including ESPN's Benjamin Solak, who is predicting Hampton to win the Offensive Rookie of the Year award. "Omarion Hampton will win Offensive Rookie of the Year. I think he will quickly out-touch Najee Harris, and I think the Chargers want to go back to a more run-heavy approach after turning pass-heavy out of necessity late last season. He'll outproduce fellow first-rounder Ashton Jeanty, too. I see a 1,200-rushing-yard season incoming," Solak wrote. Hampton's current odds to win OROY are +1000, which is tied with Jaguars WR/CB Travis Hunter and Saints QB Tyler Shough, according to DraftKings Sportsbook. The only two players ahead of Hampton are Jeanty (+250) and Titans QB Cam Ward (+350). Hampton will share the backfield with veteran Najee Harris, but he should still have a sizeable role in the offense. Jim Harbaugh and Greg Roman are going to emphasize running the football. And given his talent, a system tailored his skill set and an improved offensive line, Hampton could make some serious noise in his rookie season.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Chargers sign draft pick Omarion Hampton
Running back Omarion Hampton, the Los Angeles Chargers first round pick, No. 22 overall, speaks during an NFL football news conference at The Bolt in El Segundo, Calif., Friday, April 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes) Los Angeles Chargers running back Omarion Hampton, front left, drills during the NFL football team's rookie camp Friday, May 9, 2025, in El Segundo, Calif. (AP Photo/Carrie Giordano) Los Angeles Chargers running back Omarion Hampton, front left, drills during the NFL football team's rookie camp Friday, May 9, 2025, in El Segundo, Calif. (AP Photo/Carrie Giordano) Running back Omarion Hampton, the Los Angeles Chargers first round pick, No. 22 overall, speaks during an NFL football news conference at The Bolt in El Segundo, Calif., Friday, April 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes) Los Angeles Chargers running back Omarion Hampton, front left, drills during the NFL football team's rookie camp Friday, May 9, 2025, in El Segundo, Calif. (AP Photo/Carrie Giordano) EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers signed running back Omarion Hampton on Monday. The team selected him 22nd overall in last month's NFL draft, making him the highest pick at his position out of North Carolina in 40 years. Advertisement He ranked No. 2 in the nation over his final two years with 3,164 yards rushing, earning Associated Press All-America second team and first-team All-Atlantic Coast honors each season. Hampton had 19 games with 100 yards rushing, the third-most in the nation over his three-year career. ___ AP NFL:
Winnipeg Free Press
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Chargers sign draft pick Omarion Hampton
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers signed running back Omarion Hampton on Monday. The team selected him 22nd overall in last month's NFL draft, making him the highest pick at his position out of North Carolina in 40 years. He ranked No. 2 in the nation over his final two years with 3,164 yards rushing, earning Associated Press All-America second team and first-team All-Atlantic Coast honors each season. Hampton had 19 games with 100 yards rushing, the third-most in the nation over his three-year career. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. ___ AP NFL:
Fox Sports
20-05-2025
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- Fox Sports
Chargers sign draft pick Omarion Hampton
Associated Press EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers signed running back Omarion Hampton on Monday. The team selected him 22nd overall in last month's NFL draft, making him the highest pick at his position out of North Carolina in 40 years. He ranked No. 2 in the nation over his final two years with 3,164 yards rushing, earning Associated Press All-America second team and first-team All-Atlantic Coast honors each season. Hampton had 19 games with 100 yards rushing, the third-most in the nation over his three-year career. ___ AP NFL: recommended in this topic
Washington Post
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Chargers sign draft pick Omarion Hampton
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — The Los Angeles Chargers signed running back Omarion Hampton on Monday. The team selected him 22nd overall in last month's NFL draft, making him the highest pick at his position out of North Carolina in 40 years. He ranked No. 2 in the nation over his final two years with 3,164 yards rushing, earning Associated Press All-America second team and first-team All-Atlantic Coast honors each season. Hampton had 19 games with 100 yards rushing, the third-most in the nation over his three-year career. ___ AP NFL:
