When Mack Brown returned to Chapel Hill he talked about the importance of keeping top North Carolina talent in state. He has been successful thus far, and continues the trend with the signing of four-star running back Omarion Hampton. The Johnston County native announced his decision Thursday afternoon on Instagram live.
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— 247Sports (@247Sports) July 22, 2021running back Omarion Hampton makes Tar Heel Nation happy!@OmarionHampton is headed to @TarHeelFootball officially pic.twitter.com/Gd9Deq4XhT
Hampton is ranked as the number four player in the state, number nine running back in the country and 132nd overall player in the 2022 class. He selected UNC over Florida and Penn State.