Andrew Erickson · May 25, 2026
Erickson names Chargers running back Omarion Hampton his top second-year breakout for 2026, citing Mike McDaniel's arrival as OC, a tough schedule creating shootouts, and Hampton's efficiency as a rusher and receiver. He also puts Bears receiver Luther Burden forward as a breakout candidate at his WR21 ECR price, while noting the bear case about his snap share.
“I think Omaron Hampton can have a superstar level jump in year two.”
said on air or in an interview · The Herd with Colin Cowherd (podcast) · read the original →
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- Sleeper CallsMay 25, 2026
“if you look at him in the ECR wide receiver twenty one, I mean that is a breakout candidate worthy position... So that's my long winded answer of saying Luther burn is a breakout candidate.”
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- Sleeper CallsMay 25, 2026
“I think Omaron Hampton can have a superstar level jump in year two... basically checking off all the boxes of a year two breakout at the running back position.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.