NFL Exec Compares Omarion Hampton to Frank Gore, 'Fits Exactly' for Harbaugh, Chargers

The Los Angeles Chargers are earning rave reviews for the decision to draft North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton with the No. 22 overall pick at last week's NFL draft.

"He's a really good player, and he fits exactly what [Jim] Harbaugh wants to be and helps the quarterback," an executive told The Athletic's Mike Sando. "He's like Frank Gore, but more dynamic."

High praise, and it didn't come at the cost of good process or value.

"Where they took Hampton was really good value, and it speaks to their identity,” another executive told Sando. "They needed to add some dynamic components to that offense."

Hampton rushed for at least 1,500 yards and 15 touchdowns in each of the last two seasons, fantastic production, and now he'll be featured in Harbaugh's ground-and-pound offensive scheme.

Justin Herbert will surely be pleased. The Chargers continue to add playmakers for him, with Hampton, Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston and incoming rookie wideout Tre Harris making up an intriguing young group of skill-position players.