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2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: North Carolina RB Omarion Hampton

From now until the 2025 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, all the way to Day 3 selections, and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on North Carolina RB Omarion Hampton.

#28 Omarion Hampton/RB North Carolina – 6-0, 220 pounds. (Junior)

MEASUREMENTS

Player Ht/Wt Hand Size Arm Length Wingspan
Omarion Hampton 6’0/220 N/A N/A N/A
40-Yard Dash 10-Yard Dash Short Shuttle 3-Cone
N/A N/A N/A N/A
Broad Jump Vertical Bench Press
N/A N/A N/A

*Pro Day Measurements/Numbers

The Good

– Put-together frame and looks the part
– North/South runner who doesn’t dance and try to do too much
– Plus contact balance to stay on his feet, consistently ran through arm tackles
– Shows patience on man schemes, vision on zone runs and is a slashing one-cut runner
– Can get skinny through the hole on duo runs
– Plays with moderate power and leg drive
– Above-average in pass protection, doesn’t show fear and able to rebuff blitzers
– Soft hands out of backfield and capable in passing game
– Displays ball security and multiple points of contact when he runs
– Highly productive and successful runner who showed ability to be team’s workhorse back
– Regarded as high-character with great work ethic

The Bad

– Lacks overwhelming athletic traits, not a “special” runner who wows
– May not have second gear to consistently run away from second and third-level defenders in open grass, shows burst but not top speed
– Doesn’t have a ton of wiggle or elusiveness
– Didn’t have complex route tree in pass game, swings/screens and occasional angle route
– Can fall off blocks in pass protection and miss his target
– Well-rounded but ceiling may be capped

Bio

– Two-year full-time starter for Tar Heels (2023, 2024), started four games in 2022
– Career: 622 carries, 3,565-yards (5.