“He Is Electric” Packers’ RB Room May Have Just Learned Of Massive Change

   

Dec 5, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur on the sidelines against the Detroit Lions in the fourth quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

The Green Bay Packers know the young weapons they have surrounded Jordan Love with were a big reason for their success this season.  Winning 11-games with a quarterback who is in his second year starting is remarkable. It is even more impressive knowing Love missed two games and rested most of week 18 against the Chiacgo Bears.

However, Green Bay may not be done adding to their weapons surrounding Love.

“He Is Electric” Packers’ RB Room May Have Just Learned Of Massive Change

Dec 23, 2019; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur reacts during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-Imagn Images
Dec 23, 2019; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur reacts during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-Imagn Images

Pro Football Focus published an article that saw one electric running back joining Green Bay:

54) Green Bay Packers

Omarion Hampton, RB, North Carolina

The Packers added Josh Jacobs to the roster for some physical injection. Quadzilla is an unrestricted free agent, and Hampton is the 2025 NFL Draft class’s resident bowling ball running back.

You absolutely do not want to be the first guy to contact Hampton when he accelerates through a hole. His North-South burst is eye-popping, which is exactly what happens to linebackers when they meet him in the hole.

Add in a bit of wiggle, some hilariously physical pass pro reps, and some impressive receiving ability out of the backfield and Hampton could become the dominant back in Green Bay sooner rather than later.

Nov 16, 2024; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels running back Omarion Hampton (28) runs as Wake Forest Demon Deacons defensive back Evan Slocum (7) defends in the fourth quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images Packers
Nov 16, 2024; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels running back Omarion Hampton (28) runs as Wake Forest Demon Deacons defensive back Evan Slocum (7) defends in the fourth quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Here is a full look at Hampton’s stats:

  Rushing Receiving Scrimmage  
Season Team Conf Class Pos G Att Yds Y/A TD Y/G Rec Yds Y/R TD Y/G Plays Yds Avg TD Awards
2022* North Carolina ACC FR RB 13 88 401 4.6 6 30.8 6 40 6.7 1 3.1 94 441 4.7 7  
2023* North Carolina ACC SO RB 13 253 1504 5.9 15 115.7 29 222 7.7 1 17.1 282 1726 6.1 16  
2024* North Carolina ACC JR RB 12 281 1660 5.9 15 138.3 38 373 9.8 2 31.1 319 2033 6.4 17  
Career   38 622 3565 5.7 36 93.8 73 635 8.7 4 16.7 695 4200 6.0 40  
Nov 30, 2024; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels running back Omarion Hampton (28) with the ball as North Carolina State Wolfpack linebacker Kamal Bonner (34) defends in the first quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images Packers
Nov 30, 2024; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels running back Omarion Hampton (28) with the ball as North Carolina State Wolfpack linebacker Kamal Bonner (34) defends in the first quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images