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Omarion Hampton

Height: 6’0″
Weight: 220 lbs
Draft Projection: Early Day 2
Notable Accomplishment: 2023 Walter Camp First-Team All-American

Pros: It is hard not to like the way Hampton runs the football. He has impressive leg drive and a strong lower body that allow him to power through contact, and he runs with low pads, which has contributed to his success in short-yardage and goal line situations. He has a really nice juke move and enough athleticism to bounce it to the outside, but he thrives in between the tackles as a north-and-south runner, hitting the hole with great acceleration and momentum. Even though Hampton likes to hit the hole quickly with power, he displays enough discretion as a runner to be patient for the hole to open as well as the vision to find the hole before it closes. While not the most fluid route-runner, Hampton has done what has been asked of him as a pass catcher, displaying the mitts to secure swing passes out of the backfield and gain positive yardage.

Cons: Hampton’s production was incredible in 2024, but he also did not play against great competition. His game is certainly translatable to the NFL, but his lack of refinement, specifically as a pass blocker, could limit his impact in Year 1. He is a willing blocker, but he strikes at defenders prematurely and doesn’t have great hand placement. Another area in which I am concerned with Hampton’s game pertains to his agility. Although Hampton can certainly break tackles through power, he lacks the fluidity and shiftiness to make defenders miss in the open field.

Overview: Hampton is a one-cut north-and-south runner whose burst through the hole is amongst the best in this class. If he can clean up the minor technical issues in pass protection, he could certainly develop into a three-down back in the NFL. Opportunity and situation matter more than any other areas when it comes to rookie running back success, but if Hampton can land with a team that boasts a proven interior of the offensive line, Hampton could put up big numbers in Year 1.

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