The Chargers added one of the most dynamic ballcarriers in this year's draft with the selection of Omarion Hampton at No. 22 overall.
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Here are five things to know about the North Carolina running back:
1. Decorated Tar Heel
Hampton comes to Los Angeles after leaving a legacy at North Carolina.
The running back stamped his name in the school's record books in just three years, finishing fourth in school history with 3,565 rushing yards in 38 games.
He also ranked second with 19 100-yard rushing games and third with 36 rushing touchdowns, as he became one of nine Tar Heels with multiple seasons of 1,000 yards rushing as well.
2. Racking up accolades
There was no shortage of accolades for the running back in his short time at North Carolina.
Hampton was a Second-Team All-American in both 2023 and 2024, as he also finished as a finalist for the Doak Walker Award for the nation's top running back in each of those seasons after putting up at least 1,500 yards and 15 touchdowns each of the last two seasons.
And after leading the ACC in rushing yards each of the last two seasons, he also earned First Team All-ACC honors.
Take a look through some photos of the Chargers selection at No.22 in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, Running Back Omarion Hampton from the University of North Carolina.
North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) runs for yardage against Miami linebacker Corey Flagg Jr. (11) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
FILE - North Carolina's Omarion Hampton (28) runs the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Florida A&M in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022. Thomas was selected top first-year freshman in the Associated Press ACC Midseason Awards, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022.(AP Photo/Chris Seward, File)
North Carolina Tar Heels running back Omarion Hampton (28) runs the ball during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Appalachian State, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Reinhold Matay)
North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) runs the ball for a touchdown as Minnesota defensive lineman Kyler Baugh (93) closes in during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Reinhold Matay)
North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) runs past Syracuse defensive back Justin Barron (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) breaks away from Campbell place defensive lineman JT Whitmore (42) as he runs for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton runs for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Campbell in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton runs for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Campbell in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) tries to get past Duke safety Jeremiah Lewis (39) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) runs with the football during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) runs the ball against Pittsburgh during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) runs the ball during the first half an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) is grabbed by Florida State defensive back Shyheim Brown (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Colin Hackley)
North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) runs during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida State, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Colin Hackley)
North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) runs past Wake Forest linebacker Aiden Hall and defensive back C'Darius Kelley (10) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) outruns North Carolina State defensive tackle Brandon Cleveland (44) and safety DK Kaufman (5) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) evades North Carolina State safety Rente Hinton (14) and linebacker Kamal Bonner (34) as he runs for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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)
North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
3. Stellar 2024 season
Hampton finished his last season with the Tar Heels surpassing the 2,000 yards from scrimmage mark for the first and only time in his collegiate career.
The running back had 2,033 yards, third most in the nation, in just 12 games and averaged over 175 total yards per game during the 2024 season.
His 1,660 rushing yards were also good for third-most in the FBS, as he was tied for the sixth-best Pro Football Focus rush grade (90.5) among running backs with at least 200 carries.
4. Workhorse back
The running back was as secure as they come in college.
Throughout his three years at North Carolina, Hampton touched the ball 695 times and fumbled just six times, including just once in 2024.
He was reliable and a tough runner as well, as 2,505 of his career rushing yards came after contact according to PFF.
Hampton was tough to bring down and elusive, forcing 155 tackles throughout his time as a Tar Heel, 73 of them coming in 2024 (sixth-most among running backs).
5. North Carolina native
Before he was a star with the Tar Heels, Hampton was a star on the prep scene in the state of North Carolina.
Hampton was named the North Carolina Gatorade Player of the Year during his senior season after 1,948 yards. He also broke his own school record with 39 rushing touchdowns that year.
Off the gridiron, Hampton was also a star in other sports at Cleveland High School, as he set several school weightlifting records and lettered in basketball and track.
