When Omarion Hampton stepped onto the field for UNC for the first time as a freshman, it was obvious that he was an NFL-level athlete who needed just a little bit of work on the skill aspects of the running back position. Two seasons later, that potential has been realized, and Hampton enters the NFL Draft as one of the NCAA’s best running backs over the last two years. A week before he is likely drafted in the first round, here’s a look at what his NFL team will be getting.
Overview:
After showing promise as a freshman but ultimately falling out of his coaches’ favor due to inconsistent vision and ball security, Hampton broke out as a sophomore and became UNC’s bellcow back over the next two seasons.