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Where does former UNC running back Omarion Hampton land in ESPN fantasy football rankings?
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The Los Angeles Chargers revamped their running back room this offseason: signing Najee Harris to a 1-year deal, then later drafting former UNC standout Omarion Hampton 22nd overall in April.
One might assume that Harris, who rushed for 1,000 yards in each of his first four NFL seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers , is LA's Day One starter. Due to fireworks shenanigans over Fourth of July weekend, Harris now cedes his starting spot – at least temporarily – to Hampton.
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With Hampton poised to begin his rookie season as an NFL starter, he's a name to watch in fantasy football. In ESPN's 2025 fantasy football RB rankings , Hampton lands 17th, which is Tier 5 according to Eric Karabell.
Joining Hampton in Tier 5 is Alvin Kamara , the New Orleans Saints ' 5-time Pro Bowler and Chuba Hubbard , who starts for the Carolina Panthers .
Hampton started four games during his 2022 freshman campaign at North Carolina, but rose to prominence after a 234-yard, 3-touchdown performance against App State in Week Two of the 2023 college football season. After rushing for a career-high 1,660 yards (and 15 touchdowns) in 2024, Hampton left the Tar Heels fourth all-time in rushing yards.
Drake Maye was the center of UNC's high-octane offense in 2023, but that didn't stop Hampton from accumulating 1,504 yards and 15 touchdowns. Hampton also proved to be a reliable pass-catcher during his three seasons in Chapel Hill, adding 635 receiving yards and four receiving touchdowns.
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Justin Herbert might be the Chargers ' top offensive star, but Hampton now has another golden chance to carve himself a major role – this time, in an NFL offense.
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This article originally appeared on Tar Heels Wire: UNC's Omarion Hampton ranked 17th amongst ESPN's fantasy football RBs
