UNC’s Hampton, 2nd in nation in rushing, to draft

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North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton declared for the NFL draft on Sunday.

In a statement posted on X, Hampton said, “It has been my dream for as long as I can remember to play in the NFL, and I am grateful for the opportunities that led me here.”

Thank you Chapel Hill 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/2X1khP9EPI

— Omarion Hampton (@OmarionHampton) December 16, 2024

Hampton finished second in the country in rushing behind Ashton Jeanty with 1,660 yards in 12 games, with 15 touchdown runs. He set a new school single-season record with his 2,033 all-purpose yards, surpassing the previous mark of 2,021 set by Don McCauley in 1970.

The junior has rushed for 3,565 career yards, ranking fourth all-time in school history.

Mel Kiper Jr. has Hampton ranked as the No. 2 running back in the 2025 NFL draft.