#35 overall · LAC · 149.2 projected half-PPR pts · +32.3 Draft Value · Market ADP 16.9
Omarion Hampton — 2026 Fantasy Outlook
The case for drafting him
Omarion Hampton arrived in Los Angeles and immediately carved out a role as a Charger. In his 2025 rookie season — the only NFL action on his ledger — he logged 124 carries for 545 rush yards and added 32 receptions on 35 targets for 192 receiving yards, finishing with 5 total touchdowns (4 rushing, 1 receiving) and just 1 fumble. That receiving profile is the detail worth underlining: 35 targets in a season where he was still finding his footing signals genuine involvement in the passing game, not just a change-of-pace role. The touch volume is real, the ball security is solid, and the foundation is already in place heading into 2026.
What the model projects
The model projects Hampton at 149.2 half-PPR fantasy points for 2026, producing a Draft Value of +32.3 above replacement level at the running back position. That surplus lands him at #35 overall and RB14 in Tier 6 on the full board. A positive Draft Value means he is projected to meaningfully outproduce what a freely available replacement-level back would give you — the +32.3 figure quantifies that edge in actual fantasy points.
| Att | Comp | Pass yds | Pass TD | INT | Car | Rush yds | Rush TD | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Fum | FG | XP | Half-PPR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 124 | 545 | 4 | 35 | 32 | 192 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 119.7 |
| 3-yr avg | — | — | — | — | — | 124 | 545 | 4 | 35 | 32 | 192 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 119.7 |
The range of outcomes
Hampton's profile carries real variance. His entire NFL résumé is one season, which means the model is working with a limited sample and the outcome distribution reflects that uncertainty. The upside case is straightforward: if his target share holds or grows and the rushing volume scales up in year two, the 149.2 projection looks conservative. The downside case is equally plausible — a crowded backfield, a role that doesn't expand, or a health setback could keep him closer to his 2025 production level. His bye falls in Week 7, which is a manageable but real roster-management consideration in the middle of the fantasy season.
How to draft him
Public drafts are taking Hampton at an average pick of 16.9, which works out to the 5th pick of the 2nd round in a 12-team snake draft (2.05). Our model has him at #35 overall and RB14. Plan accordingly: if you want Hampton on your roster, the market is pricing him in the second round, so you will need to commit a pick there to secure him. His Week 7 bye is worth noting when you build out your roster depth.
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Questions drafters ask
In 2025 — his only NFL season on record — Hampton ran 124 times for 545 yards and 4 rushing touchdowns, while also catching 32 of 35 targets for 192 receiving yards and 1 receiving touchdown. He fumbled once all season.
The model projects him at 149.2 half-PPR fantasy points with a Draft Value of +32.3 above replacement level, ranking him #35 overall and RB14 in Tier 6.
Public drafts are currently taking him at an average pick of 16.9 — the 5th pick of the 2nd round in a 12-team draft. That is the price the market is charging, so plan to spend a second-round pick if he is on your target list.
His 2025 numbers suggest genuine pass-game involvement: 35 targets and 32 receptions for 192 yards in his rookie season. That catch rate and target volume point to a role that extends beyond pure rushing work.