It has been a fruitful start of the season for North Carolina’s sophomore running back, [autotag]Omarion Hampton[/autotag], who is already getting recognition for it.
Pro Football Focus (PFF) released their highest-graded running backs among the power five, with the Tar Heel cracking the top five. Hampton is joined by Mississippi State’s Jo’quavious Marks, Tennesse Jaylen Wright, Louisville’s Jawhar Jordan, USC’s Marshawn Lloyd, and Notre Dame’s Audric Estime.
Hampton joins the list after a career day against App State, finishing with 234 rushing yards on nine yards per carry. The four-star running back also tacked on three touchdowns on the big day.
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It is great seeing the Tar Heel get recognition for an epic performance. Hampton showed flashes of what he could do last season, but it is great to see the consistency, especially seeing it gave British Brooks a chance to heal.
Hampton and the Heels will return on Saturday to take on Minnesota in Chapel Hill.
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