Chargers 2025 NFL re-draft sees LA make odd Omarion Hampton-Ashton Jeanty swap

The Los Angeles Chargers were ecstatic when Omarion Hampton was still on the board when they were on the clock at No. 22 overall back in April. Rightfully so, as Hampton put together consecutive 1,500+ yard, 15-touchdown rushing seasons at North Carolina.

The Bolts needed a jolt to their backfield and Hampton was the perfect pairing. With Hampton and the Chargers' rookie class just one game into their careers, it seems a little early to do a 2025 NFL re-draft, right? Brad Gagnon of Bleacher Report doesn't think so, as he redid the entire first round of April's draft.

In Gagnon's scenario, the Chargers landed a running back, but it wasn't Hampton. At No. 22 overall, the Chargers selected Ashton Jeanty.

"That value is undeniable considering they took the consensus No. 2 back in this spot and that Jeanty actually went to sixth overall. This has more to do with the fact that I believe running backs should almost never be taken in the top half of Round 1. Jeanty's also had a roller-coaster experience this summer, so he hasn't convinced me to reconsider."

Talk about a crazy alternate dimension. Gagnon's re-draft had the Las Vegas Raiders selecting Jaxson Dart at No.6 overall, which is where Jeanty was originally taken. The Bolts landing the Heisman runner-up 16 picks later would have been insane value.

Since Jeanty was seen as the consensus top running back, Hampton was left out of the first round in this scenario.

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