UNC football star shooting up 2025 NFL Draft Boards according to FOX Sports Insider

We're just under three weeks out from the 2025 NFL Draft, which kicks off at Lambeau Field with the always-popular first round, on Thursday, April 24.There's plenty of talent scattered throughout this year's draft class, most notably expected Top-5 picks Travis Hunter and Abdul Carter.

Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward highlight the quarterback market, which thins out behind them.This year's running back market is pretty deep, though, with Boise State standout Ashton Jeanty leading the way.

There's another back that North Carolina Tar Heels fans will recognize very well, though and that back continues climbing up draft boards.According to FOX Sports NFL Insider Jordan Schultz, UNC junior Omarion Hampton continues to skyrocket up draft boards.

Hampton is being praised for his combination of vision, balance and toughness.Hampton also visited with the Dallas Cowboys, who already carry former North Carolina back Javonte Williams amongst their roster, on Friday.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Jordan Schultz (@jordanschultz)Hampton leaves North Carolina as one of the most storied backs in program history, compiling 3,565 yards (fourth-most) and 36 touchdowns (third-most) in just three seasons.

The Tar Heels' 2024 offense centered around Hampton, who compiled a career-best 1,660 rushing yards and tied his career high with 15 rushing touchdowns.We talk a lot about Hampton's ground game, but he's also a decent pass-catcher, catching 73 passes for 635 yards and four more touchdowns.

A lot of NFL backs I watch today are dual-threats, which Hampton proved to be at UNC.Which NFL team takes Hampton in this year's draft? Where will he be selected? There's always a need for running backs in the league and I feel confident Hampton will thrive wherever he goes.Follow us @TarHeelsWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels news, notes and opinions.This article originally appeared on Tar Heels Wire: Omarion Hampton continues ascension up 2025 NFL Draft Boards.

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