Omarion Hampton
- Pos RB
- Height 6-0
- Weight 220
Prospect Info
- High School Cleveland
- City Clayton, NC
- Exp 2022 - ...
H.S. Scouting Report
Evaluated 07/20/2021
Projection
4-7 Round Day 3Thickly built running back with great lower body strength and toughness. Has an elite blend of fluency and power to go along with cutting ability and suddenness. Picks up remarkable yards after contact and can run through tacklers to get tough yards on a consistent basis. Hampton shows some patience when needed and the vision to find crease development. Shows open field instincts and the ability to absorb contact when hit. Workhorse type of running back that can carry the load. Excels on inside zone runs and downhill gap plays. Positional athletic skills and effectiveness as a pass catcher and run blocker. Enough speed to snap off long runs.
H.S. Athletic Background
A four-star prospect listed as the nation’s 148th-best player, the No. 12 running back and the No. 3 player in North Carolina in the 247Sports Composite • Ranked as the nation’s 106th-best player, the No. 8 running back and the No. 3 player in the state according to Rivals • Tabbed as the nation’s 180th-best player, the No. 15 running back and the No. 3 player in the state according to ESPN • A member of the ESPN 300 • Listed as the nation’s 162nd-best player, the No. 11 running back and the No. 3 player in the state by On3 • Named North Carolina Gatorade Player of the Year • Tabbed The Charlotte Observer’s Mr. Football for North Carolina • Tabbed the Arnold R. Solomon Award winner as the North Carolina Player of the Year • A two-time MaxPreps Player of the Year • A two-time all-state selection • A two-time all-conference player of the year • A two-time academic all-conference honoree • A team captain • Rushed for 5,370 yards and 88 TDs during his prep career • Averaged 10.4 yards per carry and 127.8 yards per game • Also caught 28 passes for 503 yards and eight TDs • Posted 1,948 yards and 39 TDs on 161 carries (12.1 ypc) as a senior • Notched 685 yards and 13 TDs in five games as a junior • Tallied 2,402 yards and 35 TDs on 250 carries (9.6 ypc) as a sophomore • Added 335 rushing yards and 11 TDs as a freshman • Also competed in basketball and track and field • Coached by Scott Riley.