Without hesitation, Jim Harbaugh spoke clearly and emphatically about Omarion Hampton, who now joins the Los Angeles Chargers after being drafted as one of the team’s most highly targeted prospects. Jim Harbaugh knows college players inside and out,

The Los Angeles Chargers made a surprising pick in the first round of the 2025 draft. They passed on wide receivers to select running back Omarion Hampton from North Carolina, continuing Jim Harbaugh's roster building through the trenches.

The Chargers were a vastly improved team, but they were inconsistent and inefficient in the run game. They ranked 24th in rushing success rate in 2024, according to TruMedia. They were hampered by far too many negative runs.