The Los Angeles Chargers had their sights set on Hampton, but were unsure he'd be there at their pick. They feel as if they struck gold by landing Hampton on Thursday night.

Ashton Jeanty overshadowed Hampton in this draft. Jeanty was everyone's RB1 and there was a significant gap to the second back on the board. But that said more about Jeanty's talent than any flaw in Hampton's profile. Hampton has the ability to be a difference making back from his first NFL game on.

The 5-foot-11, 221-pound Hampton rushed for 1,660 yards and 15 touchdowns as a senior in 2024 and averaged 5.9 yards per carry in each of his two seasons as the Tar Heels’ lead back.