Omarion Hampton is a man of few words.
But on the field, he’s anything but a quiet force.
At ACC Kickoff in July, Hampton was dressed to the nines in a suit. A silver chain with a large diamond-encrusted No. 28 hung prominently against his UNC blue tie.
In that outfit, the junior running back revealed his goal for the year: 2,000 yards.
“Do you think that’s possible?” a reporter quipped.
“Yeah,” Hampton said, cracking a smile. “I think that’s possible.”
And why not? Last year, he totaled 253 carries for 1,504 yards, ranking fifth in the nation and leading the ACC. The accolades piled on from there: All-American, first-team All-ACC and a Doak Walker Award Finalist, presented to the top running back in college football.
Hampton’s soft-spoken persona may contrast his high aspirations on the field, but to those who know him, it’s what makes him who he is.
