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Omarion Hampton's high school coach gives insight on UNC running back, future NFL Draft pick

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Omarion Hampton is projected to be a first -round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft on April 24 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay , Wisconsin .

Hampton set school records for rushing yards ( 2,042 ) and rushing touchdowns in a season (39), as well as career TDs ( 89 ) Hampton also broke every weightlifting record for running backs and linebackers, including bench press ( 405 pounds ), squat ( 565 lbs) and hang clean ( 370 lbs) Hampton has a chance to become UNC 's first running back in 40 years to be selected in first round.

Hampton posted back-to-back seasons with more than 1,500 yards .

He averaged 138.3 yards per game in 2024 , second only to Heisman finalist Ashton Jeanty .

Hampton ’s 2,033 all-purpose yards were third among FBS players.