Chargers face scrutiny over Omarion Hampton's draft selection
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
The Los Angeles Chargers selected Omarion Hampton with the No. 22 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. During his rookie season, he missed eight games due to injuries, finishing with 124 carries for 545 yards and four touchdowns in nine games. Analysts suggest that drafting safety Xavier Watts instead could have bolstered the Chargers' secondary, given his impressive stats with the Atlanta Falcons. Hampton remains the team's leading rusher in 2026, with expectations of improved performance behind an upgraded offensive line.
- •Omarion Hampton was drafted No. 22 overall in 2025.
- •He missed most of his rookie season due to injury.
- •Xavier Watts, a safety, was a later round selection with strong stats.
- •Hampton aims to lead the Chargers' rushing attack in 2026.
- •The Chargers upgraded their offensive line for the upcoming season.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Chargers may have made mistake drafting Omarion Hampton
"Omarion Hampton was selected with the No. 22 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
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