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Omarion Hampton Selected by Los Angeles Chargers in First Round of NFL Draft

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Running back Omarion Hampton's decision to remain on board at North Carolina last offseason rewarded the Tar Heels with another All-America season of monster production, all at a significant bargain in this age of NIL. And on Thursday night, the Los Angeles Chargers made him a first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft with the No. 22 overall selection. (Inside Carolina)

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Diving Into UNC's History with First Round NFL Picks
Here’s a look at North Carolina’s first-round NFL Draft picks, which dates back to 1965: Nine of the Tar Heels' first-round picks have gone on.