Hampton rushed for at least 1,500 yards and 15 touchdowns in each of his past two seasons and was an integral part of the UNC offense.
The rookie now forms a duo with Harris that the team believes is a perfect fit.
"He brings that same type of mentality Najee brings. Like I said \[before the draft\], we're looking for someone who compliments but also offers the same," Chargers General Manager Joe Hortiz said **[following the selection of Hampton](https://www.chargers.com/news/omarion-hampton-nfl-draft-round-1-2025)**.
"I think he's going to fit right into that physical mentality with that speed and explosiveness as well," Hortiz added.
They've wasted no time getting to work and fitting right in, either.
"Right now it looks like, as my grandmother Marie Harbaugh would say, like peas in a pod," Harbaugh said of Harris and Hampton. "They are two peas in a pod."
Behind the two newcomers are a pair of returning players in Haskins and Vidal. Haskins served a limited role on offense but mainly saw his action come on special teams, while Vidal was able to score his first career touchdown and see action in 10 games during his first season.
Patterson also returns to the group after a number of years on the practice squad, while undrafted rookie free agent Sanders is the final member of the group.
#### **Player to Watch: Omarion Hampton**
Hampton won't be relied upon to carry the entire load of the backfield with Harris next to him — but there is a lot of excitement for what he can provide the team.
The rookie running back displayed it all during his time at North Carolina whether it was running the ball, catching it or blocking during pass plays.
And even with the pads not on yet, he's already left an impression on the staff so far.
"His willingness to do anything and everything to help our team," Harbaugh said when asked what has stood out about Hampton so far. "Hungry learner, listener and then go out and execute the instruction to the best of his ability.
"That comes from good parenting, it comes from good coaching, but we're the lucky ones to get a guy like Omarion," Harbaugh added. "He just does it day after day."
Perhaps one of the more intriguing areas to watch with Hampton is what kind of explosive juice he can add to the run game.
Hampton ranked third in college football last season with 45 rushes of at least 10 yards, according to Pro Football Focus, and had a long run of 75 yards.
The team will be able to get a little more glimpse when the pads come on, but there will be a lot of excitement every time No. 8 carries the ball once the season gets rolling.
"Omarion, I felt like he's the total package," Roman said. "His vision, which I'm really pleased with what I'm seeing out there right now.
"In the offseason the running game stuff, you got to be real quick to judge because you're not in pads and we're taking care of one another, we're working on some fundamentals," Roman added. "But his ability to, even in that situation, you don't see a lot of guys find the hole like he's doing right now. That's pretty exciting."