NFL Fantasy - The Athletic on Omarion Hampton

ArticleOmarion Hampton, Bhayshul Tuten and more potential 2026 fantasy football breako...Captured July 16, 2026
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Pure talent. I believed — and still do — that the talent gap from Ashton Jeanty to Hampton is as slim as when Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs entered the league. Hampton has plenty of pass-catching upside with his bell-cow ability. Eclipsing 300 touches over a full season is extremely doable.

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Hampton's talent rivals Jeanty's; bell-cow role with McDaniel and improved OL.

The source believes Hampton's talent gap to Ashton Jeanty is as slim as Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs entering the league; he has bell-cow ability with plenty of pass-catching upside and can eclipse 300 touches over a full season. The Chargers' offensive line is healthy and improved (worst PFF run blocking grade of 37.7 last year), and Mike McDaniel as new offensive coordinator will push the offense forward. Despite concerns about a possible 60% backfield share and run-blocking struggles, the source gives an unequivocal yes vote that Hampton's talent and situation make him a locked-in RB1 breakout.

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