Why Chargers $17 million star could be headed for breakout in 2026
The Los Angeles Chargers are looking to enhance their offense in 2026 with the addition of new players and a new offensive coordinator. Omarion Hampton, a promising running back from the 2025 NFL Draft, is expected to have a breakout season after a limited rookie year due to injuries. With key offensive linemen returning and a new scheme in place, Hampton's potential for success is high.
- ▪The Chargers have had double-digit wins for two consecutive seasons but have not advanced past the Wild Card round since 2018.
- ▪Omarion Hampton was the No. 22 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft and had 545 rushing yards in his rookie season despite injuries.
- ▪New offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel is expected to help maximize Hampton's performance, similar to his success with other running backs.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
{"@context":"http://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","mainEntityOfPage":"https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/why-chargers-17-million-star-221156349.html","headline":"Why Chargers $17 million star could be headed for breakout in 2026","datePublished":"2026-05-28T22:11:56.000Z","dateModified":"2026-05-28T22:11:56.000Z","keywords":["Los Angeles Chargers","Mike McDaniel","The Chargers","Omarion Hampton","Raheem Mostert","Jim Harbaugh","new offensive coordinator","Tyler Biadasz","Rashawn Slater","Joe Alt"],"description":"The Los Angeles Chargers are hoping to take the offense to the next level in 2026, and one young player could help that happen.","publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Yahoo…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at Yahoo Sports.