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Rating: 85.30 (Pro Bowl potential)

Pro Comparison: Brian Robinson Jr.

Summary

Omarion Hampton has a prototypical feature-back frame with plus suddenness in his feet, allowing him to bounce off tacklers with minimal effort. He’s more of a subtle lateral cutter than a smooth, gliding runner, making him a better fit for a gap or power scheme than a pure zone-blocking system. His dynamic footwork lets him string together multiple cuts in a single run to maximize yardage.

He offers above-average burst and solid long speed -- neither a defining strength nor a weakness. His vision is strong both between the tackles and on outside runs, and he doesn’t rely too heavily on bouncing plays outside. He consistently cuts off blocks with sharp precision. While not a pure power back, he has a pinballing quality, using good pad level to absorb contact.

Hampton is a reliable pass-catcher with dependable hands and functional receiving ability. His contact balance is very good, though not elite. While not the most elusive runner, he has enough looseness and flexibility to make defenders miss in space. He checks every box as a well-rounded back, though he lacks a singular elite trait. His light, agile feet in a big frame make him a high-floor prospect with a strong chance to be a productive NFL runner, even if he doesn’t project as an All-Pro.

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Career: Fourth in school history in rushing yards (3,565)
2024: Set single-season school record for all-purpose yards (2,033) and finished second in FBS in rushing yards (1,660) to go along with 15 touchdown runs

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