2025 NFL Scouting Report: Omarion Hampton

Prospect Summary:

In 2023, Hampton broke out on the scene as the feature back for the Tar Heels as he averaged 5.9 yards per carry with 15 touchdowns. He had 29 catches for 222 yards and a score. In 2024, Hampton averaged 5.9 yards per carry for 1,660 yards and 15 touchdowns with 38 receptions for 373 yards and two touchdowns.

There is a lot to like about Hampton for the NFL, as he looks like a future three-down starter who can be the bellcow of a rushing offense. Hampton is a power runner who is strong enough to break tackles and picks up a lot of yards after contact. He combines a strong build with a hard-nosed style and contact balance to make it very hard for defenders to knock him to the ground.

Hampton demonstrates good running fundamentals, like the patience to let holes develop, the vision to see lanes about to come open, and good body lean to run behind his pads. Hampton has the quickness to hit the hole and is a powerful bull stampeding downhill. In the open field, Hampton has a second gear to break off long runs, although he lacks elite speed for the NFL level, so some defenders will be able to catch him from behind. In short yardage and goal line, Hampton is a touchdown machine with a real nose for the end zone.

In the passing game, Hampton has good hands for a big back. He makes some nice catches and is dangerous in space. Hampton won’t be a twitchy route-runner who can move to slot receiver like Christian McCaffrey or Jahmyr Gibbs, but Hampton should be a very good check-down option. Like all college running backs, Hampton will need some development as a blocker in pass protection.

In the 2025 NFL Draft, Hampton looks like a likely second-round pick. Before long, Hampton could be a good NFL starter.