Hampton changes jersey number on Chargers

Chargers rookie running back Omarion Hampton will wear number 8 instead of his preferred number 28, which is already taken by a returning player. This change comes just a week into his NFL career. Hampton, drafted from North Carolina, wore number 28 in college. The Chargers' incumbent running back, Hassan Haskins, currently has the number. Hampton will now compete for playing time in a crowded backfield. Despite the number change, Hampton, who was the ACC's best running back for two seasons, will focus on earning a spot on the field alongside other running backs like Kimani Vidal and Najee Harris.