"With the 22nd overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft, the Chargers selected RB Omarion Hampton out of North Carolina. Hampton had an impressive collegiate career with the Tar Heels. He had 1,500+ rushing yards and 15 rushing touchdowns in each of his last two seasons. The 22-year-old was drafted to be a workhorse RB for Los Angeles. Through their first two games, Hampton was slitting snaps with veteran RB Najee Harris."
"WhenHarris tore his Achilles in Week 3, Omarion Hampton saw an immediate increase in playing time. He was on the field for 791% of the Chargers' offensive plays in Week 3. Hampton carried the ball 19 times for 70 yards and one rushing touchdown. Additionally, he added six catches for 59 yards. During a Week 4 loss to the Giants, Hampton carried the ball 12 times for 128 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown. The rookie added five catches for 37 yards."
The Los Angeles Chargers started 3-0 but fell to 3-2 after losses to the New York Giants and Washington, including a game where a 10-0 first-quarter lead evaporated as the Commanders outscored the Chargers 28-0. Rookie RB Omarion Hampton suffered an ankle injury and was placed on injured reserve for at least four weeks. Hampton was a 22nd overall pick after consecutive seasons with 1,500+ rushing yards and 15 rushing touchdowns. Hampton increased snaps after Najee Harris' Achilles tear, delivering a 70-yard game with a TD on 19 carries and a 128-yard game with a TD on 12 carries. Hassan Haskins and Kimani Vidal saw snaps after the injury.
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