RB Omarion Hampton, LAC (3 Viewers)

[Saint]

Vegas line has him at 1050 and 7 tds. Vegas is smart. That line gives me some peace in my heart for his first year outcome. The betting line puts him at rb3 right out of the gate. Upside is off the charts.

What website did you go to to see those numbers?

Only thing I can find a tweet citing Caesars Sportsbook

https://x.com/fantasybrojoe/status/1937179061031231567

Seems to read as total yards not rushing yards

One good thing you can do with that link is compare the RB's. Does Jeanty having 300 more total yards and 2 more TD's than Hampton sound about right?

I think it does. Jeanty is the defacto heavy usage back, whereas Hampton is competing with Najee.

 

[FarFromHome]

Vegas line has him at 1050 and 7 tds. Vegas is smart. That line gives me some peace in my heart for his first year outcome. The betting line puts him at rb3 right out of the gate. Upside is off the charts.

What website did you go to to see those numbers?

Only thing I can find a tweet citing Caesars Sportsbook

https://x.com/fantasybrojoe/status/1937179061031231567

Seems to read as total yards not rushing yards

One good thing you can do with that link is compare the RB's. Does Jeanty having 300 more total yards and 2 more TD's than Hampton sound about right?

Yep. Vegas player props are just fun to look at.

 

[Faust]

NFL RB rankings, 1-32: Where does each team's starter land heading into 2025 season?

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Some of you might be surprised to see Hampton ranked higher than No. 6 overall pick Ashton Jeanty, based on their respective standings in my pre-draft RB rankings, but hear me out. Hampton joins a Jim Harbaugh-led offense that loves to the run the ball, so there will be plenty of touches to go around. He should be the bell cow for this unit -- with veteran Najee Harris in the backup role -- thanks to his patience and ability to bounce off defenders. Hampton is in the perfect situation to find early success, and while you could say similar things about Jeanty, Pete Carroll's recent comments (which I'll get to in a minute) swayed my opinion some.

 

[rockaction]

NFL RB rankings, 1-32: Where does each team's starter land heading into 2025 season?

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Some of you might be surprised to see Hampton ranked higher than No. 6 overall pick Ashton Jeanty, based on their respective standings in my pre-draft RB rankings, but hear me out. Hampton joins a Jim Harbaugh-led offense that loves to the run the ball, so there will be plenty of touches to go around. He should be the bell cow for this unit -- with veteran Najee Harris in the backup role -- thanks to his patience and ability to bounce off defenders. Hampton is in the perfect situation to find early success, and while you could say similar things about Jeanty, Pete Carroll's recent comments (which I'll get to in a minute) swayed my opinion some.

I'd read this article (thanks for posting, Faust). If Najee is indeed healthy I can't say I agree with Maurice Jones-Drew here. He makes it sound too easy for Hampton and I'm not all that convinced Najee won't prove stubborn regarding his own removal. I do hope Najee saves his coin because he probably won't see another payday like this one, but to anoint Hampton so quickly strikes me as folly.

 

[Faust]

Chargers 2025 training camp position preview: Omarion Hampton and the running backs

 

[Ilov80s]

NFL RB rankings, 1-32: Where does each team's starter land heading into 2025 season?

Excerpt:

Some of you might be surprised to see Hampton ranked higher than No. 6 overall pick Ashton Jeanty, based on their respective standings in my pre-draft RB rankings, but hear me out. Hampton joins a Jim Harbaugh-led offense that loves to the run the ball, so there will be plenty of touches to go around. He should be the bell cow for this unit -- with veteran Najee Harris in the backup role -- thanks to his patience and ability to bounce off defenders. Hampton is in the perfect situation to find early success, and while you could say similar things about Jeanty, Pete Carroll's recent comments (which I'll get to in a minute) swayed my opinion some.

I'd read this article (thanks for posting, Faust). If Najee is indeed healthy I can't say I agree with Maurice Jones-Drew here. He makes it sound too easy for Hampton and I'm not all that convinced Najee won't prove stubborn regarding his own removal. I do hope Najee saves his coin because he probably won't see another payday like this one, but to anoint Hampton so quickly strikes me as folly.

Right. Like we don't think Harbaugh is also going to feature Najee at a minimum 25% of the time? Come on MJD. That said, the recent unfortunate injury to Najee does open a window of opportunity for Hampton to really establish a big lead in the backfield.

 

[Faust]

Chargers RB Najee Harris sustains superficial eye injury during Fourth of July event

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Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris sustained a superficial eye injury at a Fourth of July event but is expected to be ready for the 2025 NFL season, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Thursday.
Harris' agent, Doug Hendrickson, said a fireworks mishap resulted in injuries to his client and multiple people attending the event.
"Najee Harris was present at a 4th of July event where a fireworks mishap resulted in injuries to several attendees," Hendrickson said in a statement, via Rapoport. "Najee sustained a superficial eye injury during the incident, but is fully expected to be ready for the upcoming NFL season."
The Mercury News first reported Harris' accident.
Rapoport added that Harris is likely to miss the start of training camp, which begins July 17 for the Chargers.

 

[Gally]

Alex Insdorf
Jim Harbaugh on if RB Omarion Hampton has caught up to Najee Harris: "Right now as my grandmother Marie Harbaugh would say, like peas in a pod. They are two peas in a pod."

https://x.com/alexinsdorf99/status/1933236890343526689?s=61

I would have figured he was more of a Gump disciple and gone with just like "Peas and Carrots"

 

[Faust]

Chargers 2025 Training Camp Preview: Can the Run Game Become Among the Best in the NFL?

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Hampton rushed for at least 1,500 yards and 15 touchdowns in each of his past two seasons and was an integral part of the UNC offense.
The rookie now forms a duo with Harris that the team believes is a perfect fit.
"He brings that same type of mentality Najee brings. Like I said [before the draft], we're looking for someone who compliments but also offers the same," Chargers General Manager Joe Hortiz said following the selection of Hampton.
"I think he's going to fit right into that physical mentality with that speed and explosiveness as well," Hortiz added.
They've wasted no time getting to work and fitting right in, either.
"Right now it looks like, as my grandmother Marie Harbaugh would say, like peas in a pod," Harbaugh said of Harris and Hampton. "They are two peas in a pod."

Player to Watch: Omarion Hampton​

Hampton won't be relied upon to carry the entire load of the backfield with Harris next to him — but there is a lot of excitement for what he can provide the team.
The rookie running back displayed it all during his time at North Carolina whether it was running the ball, catching it or blocking during pass plays.
And even with the pads not on yet, he's already left an impression on the staff so far.
"His willingness to do anything and everything to help our team," Harbaugh said when asked what has stood out about Hampton so far. "Hungry learner, listener and then go out and execute the instruction to the best of his ability.
"That comes from good parenting, it comes from good coaching, but we're the lucky ones to get a guy like Omarion," Harbaugh added. "He just does it day after day."
Perhaps one of the more intriguing areas to watch with Hampton is what kind of explosive juice he can add to the run game.

Hampton ranked third in college football last season with 45 rushes of at least 10 yards, according to Pro Football Focus, and had a long run of 75 yards.
The team will be able to get a little more glimpse when the pads come on, but there will be a lot of excitement every time No. 8 carries the ball once the season gets rolling.
"Omarion, I felt like he's the total package," Roman said. "His vision, which I'm really pleased with what I'm seeing out there right now.
"In the offseason the running game stuff, you got to be real quick to judge because you're not in pads and we're taking care of one another, we're working on some fundamentals," Roman added. "But his ability to, even in that situation, you don't see a lot of guys find the hole like he's doing right now. That's pretty exciting."