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Omarion Hampton Climbs UNC Rushing Chart Through Tireless Work The junior has shouldered more than three-fourths of the Tar Heels’ carries by running backs this season, as he closes in on 3,000 yards for...

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Big day in win over UVA Hampton accrued 26 carries for 105 yards and two touchdowns and caught all three targets for 37 yards during Saturday's 41-14 victory over Virginia.

Impact Hampton had another 100-yard performance on Saturday as he has now eclipsed that mark in six straight games and in seven out of eight games on the year.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

100-yard performance in loss Hampton accrued 18 rushes for 137 yards and caught all four targets for 12 yards during Saturday's 41-34 loss against Georgia Tech.

Impact Hampton tacked on 100 yards again this week as he now has five such performances in six weeks so far this season.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Touchdown in loss to Pitt Hampton recorded 23 rushes for 106 yards and one touchdown and caught 3 of 4 targets for 16 yards during Saturday's 34-24 defeat to Pittsburgh.

Impact Hampton's spectacular season continued on Saturday as he increased his 100-yard game streak to four and got back into the end zone for his seventh touchdown of the year after being held without a touchdown last week.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

100 yards in loss to Duke Hampton tallied 29 rushes for 103 yards and reeled in 4 of 5 targets for 50 yards during Saturday's 21-20 loss versus Duke.

Impact Hampton continues his remarkable play on the season with another 100+ yard rushing game. hampton has now rushed for over 100 yards in four-of-five games totaling 658 yards in that span.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Three touchdowns in win over JMU Hampton notched 19 rushes for 139 yards and three touchdowns and reeled in 3 of 4 targets for 34 yards during Saturday's 70-50 defeat against James Madison.

Impact There wasn't much defense played at all in this contest and Hampton took advantage of it exploding for his third 100+ yard game of the season. The three touchdowns now gives him six in the past two games.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Film Room: Blocking on the Long Omarion Hampton Run Inside Carolina Xs and Os analyst Jason Staples reviews the UNC-NCCU game film.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Dominant in Week 3 win Hampton accrued 25 carries for 210 yards and three touchdowns and gathered in 1 of 3 targets for six yards during Saturday's 45-10 win over North Carolina Central.

Impact Hampton came close to averaging nearly 9.5 yards per carry in this huge win for the Tar Heels, and he benefited from a porous defense to find the end zone three times. Hampton is up to 416 yards on 66 carries, averaging 6.3 yards per rush, across three outings this season.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Omarion Hampton stars as North Carolina pulls away late vs. NC Central Omarion Hampton rushed for three touchdowns and 210 yards, but North Carolina had a surprisingly difficult time pulling away from visiting N...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

Hampton scores three TDs on 210-yard night as North Carolina beats NC Central 45-10

Omarion Hampton rushed for 210 yards and three touchdowns to lift North Carolina past stubborn North Carolina Central in a 45-10 victory

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • Associated Press

Solid day in win Hampton logged 11 rushes for 77 yards during Saturday's 38-20 victory over Charlotte.

Impact Hampton continued his impressive play against the FCS opponent however he had a fairly short day as the Tar Heels got a few of the younger backs involved through out the game.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to return Hampton (leg) is cleared to return Saturday against Charlotte, per Rivals.com.

Impact Hampton left the game in the second quarter with a leg injury, though it appears he'll be good to go in the second half. The junior ran the ball 11 times for 77 yards before departing.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Goes to locker room Hampton left Saturday's game in the second quarter due to an apparent leg injury and went to the locker room, Rivals.com reports.

Impact Hampton's status for the remainder of the contest is unclear, but it will likely be clarified when the team returns from halftime. If he's unable to rejoin the action, Caleb Hood and other backs would be in line for additional run. The Tar Heels are already down some depth at running back with Darwin Barlow (undisclosed) ruled out before the game.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Big day in win over Minnesota Hampton compiled 30 rushes for 129 yards and hauled in all five targets for 17 yards during Thursday's 19-17 win against Minnesota.

Impact Hampton picked up right where he left off last year as he tacked on another 100-yard rushing game in the season debut. Hampton will likely continue to get a lot of work after starting quarterback Max Johnson went down with a season ending leg injury in the third quarter.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers Highlights | CFB on FOX

AUGUST 30, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Will Heels' opener be the 'Omarion Hampton show'? How to watch, stream UNC vs. Minnesota With all of the uncertainty surrounding UNC’s depth chart, one thing is for sure: Running back Omarion Hampton will get the ball against Min...

AUGUST 27, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

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AUGUST 15, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

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Omarion Hampton, Willie Lampkin Named To Preseason All-ACC Team The conference released its preseason awards Thursday evening, voted on by the media.

AUGUST 1, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Quality Time with UNC's Omarion Hampton from ACC Kickoff As the Tar Heels made the rounds at the event, the workhorse running back quietly set his sights on supplying even more production in the ne...

JULY 26, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton wants to become more versatile like Christian McCaffrey

Omarion Hampton is eager to prove he can be a more versatile, well-rounded running back entering his third season at North Carolina

JULY 25, 2024 • Associated Press

2025 NFL Draft Summer scouting report: Omarion Hampton, Running Back, North Carolina The 2025 NFL Draft isn’t for months, but many teams and fans have already focused on the next draft cycle, which means we are, too.

JULY 12, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Omarion Hampton Could Break Two UNC Season Records While UNC football has slowed down from its electric start to the year, Omarion Hampton has remained highly productive and impressive, outsi...

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

How to watch Omarion Hampton, North Carolina football take on the Campbell Camels Hampton, the ACC’s leading rusher, could be for a heavy rushing workload as UNC looks to end frustrating two-game slide.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Scores twice in loss Hampton totaled 29 rushes for 153 yards and two touchdowns and caught all four targets for 41 yards during Saturday's 46-42 loss against Georgia Tech.

Impact Hampton found the end zone on a 17-yard run in the first quarter and punched it in from three yards out minutes before halftime. The sophomore back has three consecutive games with over 100 rushing yards and continues to be an impactful player for the Tar Heels. He has totaled 160 attempts for 923 yards and 10 touchdowns while also reeling in 15 receptions for 158 yards and one score. Expect him to see a large workload against Campbell in Saturday's matchup.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Hampton scores three TDs on 210-yard night as North Carolina beats NC Central 45-10

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North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton wants to become more versatile like Christian McCaffrey