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Omarion Hampton could impact Chargers immediately in rookie year

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Los Angeles Chargers running back Omarion Hampton could be a key contributor in his rookie year.

The Los Angeles Chargers began their rookie class with running back Omarion Hampton, the No. 22 overall pick in April’s NFL Draft.

Hampton fulfills a significant role as the team’s running back, and after J.K. Dobbins left for the division rival Denver Broncos, opportunity could come knocking early for the former North Carolina Tar Heel.

CBS Sports writer Chris Trapasso ranked the top five rookie running backs in terms of production for the upcoming season and Hampton came in at No. 4.

“I was lower on Hampton than the masses during the pre-draft process — he’s more old-school runner than the new-age types I prefer with side-to-side wiggle. He’s classic in every sense of the way. At nearly 6-0 and 221 pounds, he has traditional size, and he’s playing for a coach in Jim Harbaugh who’s as committed to the classic philosophy than any other in the NFL,” Trapasso wrote.

“Now, the Chargers did sign Najee Harris in free agency. He’s going to eat into Hampton’s touches in Year 1. Without question. I do think Hampton’s juice — 4.46 speed — and the fact he was a first-round pick in April will ultimately lead to him assuming No. 1 back duties in Los Angeles right away.”

While Harris is expected to receive a good chunk of carries within the offense, it’s clear that Hampton also will have a big role.

Teams don’t take running backs in the first round unless they feel very strongly about them, and Hampton definitely fits the bill.

Hampton will have a chance to earn his snaps when the team reports to training camp later this month.

Source: https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/20...ngeles-la-chargers-immediately-in-rookie-year

 

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Can you guess this Chargers linebacker in today’s in-5 trivia game?

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Can you guess this Chargers cornerback in today’s in-5 trivia game?

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After you correctly guess the player, you can click “Share Results” to share how you did down in the comments and on social media. We won’t go into other details about the game as we’d like your feedback on it. How it plays, what you think of it, the difficulty level, and anything else you can think of that will help us improve this game. You can provide feedback in the comments of this article, or you can fill out this Google Form.

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Can you guess this Chargers linebacker in today’s in-5 trivia game?

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After you correctly guess the player, you can click “Share Results” to share how you did down in the comments and on social media. We won’t go into other details about the game as we’d like your feedback on it. How it plays, what you think of it, the difficulty level, and anything else you can think of that will help us improve this game. You can provide feedback in the comments of this article, or you can fill out this Google Form.

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Can you guess this Chargers receiver in today’s in-5 trivia game?

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After you correctly guess the player, you can click “Share Results” to share how you did down in the comments and on social media. We won’t go into other details about the game as we’d like your feedback on it. How it plays, what you think of it, the difficulty level, and anything else you can think of that will help us improve this game. You can provide feedback in the comments of this article, or you can fill out this Google Form.

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Chargers’ Ladd McConkey can become All-Pro, says analyst

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Ladd McConkey could be in line for a big second season with the Los Angeles Chargers.

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey is entering his second year with the team.

McConkey, a second-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft out of Georgia, burst onto the scene in his rookie year, notching 82 receptions for 1,149 yards and seven touchdowns in 16 games for the Chargers.

Bleacher Report writer Moe Moton believes McConkey can become an All-Pro in his second season with the Chargers.

Ladd McConkey didn’t have a major workload at Georgia, but he showed the playmaking ability to be the Chargers’ go-to target in the aerial attack, hauling in 82 passes for 1,149 yards and seven touchdowns last year.

The Chargers have bolstered their pass-catching group. They signed tight end Tyler Conklin, drafted wideout Tre Harris in the second round and brought back Mike Williams, who has a strong rapport with quarterback Justin Herbert.

Still, McConkey will likely lead the Chargers in most receiving categories in back-to-back years. With an impressive 73.2 percent catch rate, he’s earned Herbert’s trust as a reliable target, and his inside-outside versatility allows him to stay on the field for most of the offensive snaps.

Heading into Year 2, McConkey is on a Pro Bowl-All-Pro trajectory.

McConkey will have some help in the receiver room this season with fellow second-round pick Tre Harris joining him from Ole Miss.

Adding Harris can give McConkey a little less attention from other defenders on the other side of the field, and that could help the Chargers become even more lethal on offense.

The best part about McConkey’s game is that there is a lot more potential that hasn’t been tapped into yet. If he can move along the trajectory he began last year, the Chargers offense will be in great shape.

McConkey and the Chargers are scheduled to report to training camp later this month.

Source: https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/20...eles-la-chargers-ladd-mcconkey-become-all-pro

 

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Former sports agent: Rashawn Slater ‘should be the first $30 million per year offensive tackle’

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Could the Bolts’ left tackle be the first to eclipse the $30 million per year mark?

Since being drafted by the Los Angeles Chargers with the No. 13 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, tackle Rashawn Slater has been one of the NFL’s elite offensive tackles. Routinely, he’s been graded among the best, and the 2024 season was his best yet. According to PFF, Slater was a Top 5 tackle in pass- and run-blocking, and was the No. 2 overall tackle, narrowly behind Philadelphia Eagles’ Jordan Mailata. For these reasons, former NFL agent and CBS Sports’ writer Joel Corry expects Rashawn Slater to become the first-ever $30 million per year offensive tackle.

I guess the Chargers & Rashawn Slater aren't close on a new deal. At a minimum, Slater should be the 1st $30M per year OT. There really should be a massive reset of the OT market. The highest paid edge rusher shouldn't be making 42.22% more than the highest paid OT. https://t.co/5iQShZA0b8

— Joel Corry (@corryjoel) May 28, 2025​

Slater and the Chargers have been in contract extension negotiations since the team picked up his fifth-year option in May 2024, and is expected to play on the $19.04 million option this season, which ranks No. 29 among left tackles, according to Over the Cap.

This offseason, there hasn’t been any holdouts or public conflict, as Slater missed voluntary workouts but was in attendance for mandatory minicamp.

During minicamp, Slater said “not really super concerned about it,” prioritizing his training while his agent handles the contract negotiations.

“I have no concern about it at all,” Slater said. “Realistically speaking, I’ve known for a long time, it’s how these things go. It’s not something that’s bothered me. It’s just the business of football so I have full confidence. I feel good.”

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