Dallas Cowboys 2025 draft scouting report: RB Omarion Hampton
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Here is our scouting report on Omarion Hampton from North Carolina
We continue our 2025 NFL Draft preview of draft prospects that could interest the Dallas Cowboys. Today we are looking at running back Omarion Hampton from North Carolina
RB
North Carolina Tar Heels
Junior
4-star recruit
6’0”
220 lbs
Omarion Hampton was born on March 16, 2003, in Forest City, North Carolina. He was a three-sport athlete in high school (football, basketball, and track), and he comes from a family with athletic ties—his brother Jamal played cornerback at Chowan University, and his cousin Giorgio Lowrance was a wide receiver at North Carolina A&T.
He moved to Clayton, North Carolina, during middle school and his football journey began at Cleveland High School, where he played from 2018 to 2021 and established himself as a standout talent. As a sophomore in 2019, Hampton rushed for 2,402 yards and 35 touchdowns, marking him as one of the top high school running backs in the country. Despite an injury-shortened junior year in 2021, he rebounded as a senior, rushing for 1,949 yards and 39 touchdowns, averaging 12.1 yards per carry. His senior performance earned him accolades as North Carolina’s Player of the Year. A four-star recruit, Hampton chose to stay in his home state, committing to the University of North Carolina over offers from powerhouse programs like Ohio State, Michigan, and Penn State.
Hampton quickly made an impact as a true freshman in 2022. In his collegiate debut against Florida A&M, he rushed for 101 yards and two touchdowns, becoming the first Tar Heel freshman since 1946 to rush for over 100 yards in a single game. He finished his freshman season with 401 rushing yards and six touchdowns across 13 games.
His sophomore year in 2023 saw him take on a full-time starting role, rushing for 1,504 yards and 15 touchdowns on 253 carries, earning First-Team All-ACC honors, a Doak Walker Award finalist nod, and First-Team All-America nomination.
In 2024, as a junior, Hampton continued his dominance, amassing 1,660 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns, finishing sixth nationally in rushing yards per game and recording six straight 100-yard games, a feat not achieved by a Tar Heel since 1970. Over three seasons, he accumulated 3,565 career rushing yards, placing him fourth all-time at UNC, and 36 total touchdowns.
686 Offensive Snaps
281 Rush Attempts
1,660 Rush Yards
5.9 YPC
17 Total TDs
38 Receptions
373 Receiving Yards
1 Fumble
81 First Downs
73 Missed Tackles Forced
0 Penalties
TBC
All-America (2024)
First-Team All-ACC (2024)
All-America (2023)
First-Team All-ACC (2023)
Overall- 87.9
Speed- 87
Acceleration- 86
Agility- 79
Strength- 82
Contact Balance- 92
Vision- 81
Elusiveness- 81
Receiving- 77
Blocking- 56
Discipline- 99
Omarion Hampton projects as the classical, 1990’s style workhorse running back with potential to be more of the modern type three-down back in the NFL, provided he refines his pass-catching and blocking skills. His size, strength, and relentless running style make him an ideal fit for teams like the to prioritize physicality in their ground game.
His limited versatility might cap his draft stock in a league trending toward multi-dimensional backs. Expect him to land in the Day 2 rounds, with a chance to climb higher if he tests well at the combine.
The Dallas Cowboys entered the 2024 season with a committee approach at running back after letting Tony Pollard depart in free agency. Ezekiel Elliott returned as a veteran presence, but his production was very lack-luster. Rico Dowdle emerged as the lead back, but his breakout production had to wait until the back half of the season. Deuce Vaughn, a 2023 sixth-round pick, remains the change-of-pace option, which means the Cowboys’ rushing attack is a glaring need for the 2025 offseason.
Hampton’s 220-pound frame and downhill style fits the Cowboys’ need for a power running back, where he can exploit creases behind guards like Tyler Smith. Hampton’s proven he can handle 20+ carries per game, addressing Dallas’s need for a bell-cow back to control the tempo, something that was absent since Elliott’s prime. His ability to generate yards post-contact mitigates the need for pristine blocking.
Hampton would step in as the clear RB1 if Dallas drafted him. With the Cowboys potentially picking mid-round, Hampton’s round two projection fits their draft range. If they do snag him in the second round, he’d be a cost-effective solution to a pressing need without over-investing at a devalued position. A far superior investment as opposed to taking a first-round running back or taking Ashton Jeanty with the twelfth pick.
James Conner, Arizona Cardinals
21st
41st
Consensus ranking based on the average ranking from 90 major scoring services, including BTB)
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Browns Predicted To Replace Nick Chubb With 6’0, 40-TD Workhorse RB in 2025 NFL Draft
The Cleveland Browns are predicted to replace Nick Chubb with a 40-touchdown workhorse RB in the 2025 NFL Draft. Could this be the spark they need?
The Cleveland Browns are coming off a nightmare season, finishing with a record of 3-14, their worst since the infamous 0-16 campaign in 2017. Injuries, inconsistent quarterback play, and a struggling defense combined for a disastrous year, leaving the Browns searching for answers in the offseason.
With the recent trade request from Myles Garrett and the non-stop questions about whether they’ll get a new quarterback, the 2025 NFL Draft offers a chance to rebuild and reload for a team that desperately needs it.
According to PFSN’s latest seven-round 2025 NFL mock draft, Cleveland could use the 33rd overall pick to land a dynamic offensive weapon capable of jumpstarting its struggling ground game.
DeLeone predicts that the Browns will likely look to fill the void left by Nick Chubb by selecting North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton. Known for his bruising style and game-changing ability, Hampton has all the makings of a future NFL workhorse.
“It’s time for the Browns to search for a new lead back. Omarion Hampton possesses every quality that an NFL team seeks in a workhorse running back. His combination of power, physicality, and speed will make him one of the most productive rookie running backs in 2025.”
At 6’0” and built for contact, Hampton’s mix of raw power and surprising breakaway speed helped him rack up 40 touchdowns in three college seasons (two as a starter). His ability to break tackles, push through defenders, and extend plays would immediately inject life into Cleveland’s offense. With Chubb’s future in Cleveland uncertain, Hampton could be the fresh start the Browns’ backfield desperately needs.
While adding a dynamic runner like Hampton would be a major win, the Browns have multiple roster holes to address. Their biggest needs include getting an edge rusher, quarterback, offensive tackle, and wide receiver. If Garrett’s trade request is granted — a move that would leave Cleveland’s already thin pass rush in dire straits — finding a capable edge rusher would become priority No. 1.
That’s where the Browns’ No. 2 overall pick could come into play. DeLeone projects Cleveland to target Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter, who has the versatility to play as a pass-rushing linebacker or a pure edge defender. Carter’s explosiveness and high motor could help fill the void left by Garrett and give Cleveland a defensive cornerstone to build around.
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Drafting Hampton would give the offense a much-needed spark and provide a reliable ground game for whoever lines up under center next season. At the same time, selecting a top-tier defender like Carter would help stabilize a shaky defense.
If Cleveland can hit on these two key draft picks, they might finally begin climbing out of their slump and laying the groundwork for a brighter future.
