EL SEGUNDO — The Chargers selected running back Omarion Hampton from the University of North Carolina with their first-round pick, (22nd overall), in the NFL draft on Thursday night. Hampton satisfies their need for a playmaker who can help them establish a sound ground game.

The Chargers overhauled their backfield this season with the addition of North Carolina's Omarion Hampton at No. 22 overall in the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday night. He joins Najee Harris in what should be a standout backfield, albeit a potential headache for Fantasy managers.

The Los Angeles Chargers selected North Carolina RB Omarion Hampton with the No. 22 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft. Omarion Hampton is a hard-charging downhill running back with experience carrying a rushing offense.