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Omarion Hampton is set to the Chargers RB1 in McDaniel's offense. The hope is that he stays healthy for an entire season en route to what could be one of the most-productive rushing seasons for a Chargers running back since Austin Ekeler had 1,677 yards from scrimmage and 18 total touchdowns during the 2022 season.

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Hampton locked in as RB1 with potential for elite rushing production.

Hampton is set to be the Chargers RB1 in McDaniel's offense. The source expresses hope that he stays healthy for an entire season en route to what could be one of the most-productive rushing seasons for a Chargers running back since Austin Ekeler's 1,677 yards from scrimmage and 18 total touchdowns in 2022. Hampton will lead the backfield in snaps, and the source expects McDaniel to design plays specifically to maximize his effectiveness.

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