Brent Sobleski of Bleacher Report concurred with that opinion as he also handed out an ‘A grade’ to the Chargers.
Jim Harbaugh originally brought intellectual brutality to the Stanford Cardinal. He’s always been a run-first coach who emphasizes a power running game. Well, no back is better prepared to play in the Los Angeles Chargers’ offense than North Carolina’s Omarion Hampton.
Although Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty was a Heisman Trophy finalist and near-record-breaking runner, Hampton established himself as a legitimate first-round talent and a force unto himself in the deepest running back class in recent memory.
And Rob Rang of Fox Sports rounded out the kudos with an ‘A- grade’ as he also noted Harbaugh’s desire to produce a punishing ground game on offense.
Love him or hate him, Jim Harbaugh is going to play power football. With all due respect to Ashton Jeanty, the 6-0, 221-pound Hampton might be the best combination of size, speed and power in this exceptional running back class. Hampton didn’t just run fast (4.46 40) in workouts, he plays fast, showing rare acceleration between second and third gear that translates well to the NFL. And Chargers fans will love his grit, as Hampton barrels ahead, grinding for every inch. Hampton is the true bell cow Harbaugh requires.
The Chargers enter Day 2 with nine picks, beginning with No. 55 (second round) and No. 86 (third round) on Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft.