Omarion Hampton Meets Natrone Means; Fans Love The Interaction
Rising star running back connects with Chargers legend and poses for a memorable frame.
Trisha worked as a schoolteacher for three years before taking up professional writing in 2021. She did her masters in English from the University of Calcutta and bachelors in Education from the University of Burdwan. Trisha writes for NFLCraze and Momjunction.
Read full bio of Trisha
Image: Instagram
The Los Angeles Chargers shared a special moment between generations on their Instagram account, featuring rookie running back Omarion Hampton alongside former Chargers star Natrone Means. The image shows the two sharing what appears to be a mentorship moment, with the simple yet meaningful caption “omarion 🤝 natrone.”
In the photo, Hampton and Means are seen together at a game, symbolizing a connection between the team’s future and its storied past.
Hampton’s Journey To The Chargers
The meeting comes after a series of posts from the Chargers highlighting Hampton’s arrival to the team. Just days earlier, the Chargers announced Hampton’s addition with the straightforward caption, “omarion hampton .. u are a charger,” making his NFL dream official.
Hampton, who previously wore Carolina blue during his college career, has now transitioned to the Chargers’ iconic powder blue, as noted in another recent post captioned “carolina blue → powder blue.” The color switch symbolizes his professional evolution from college standout to NFL rookie.
Natrone Means: A Chargers Legend
Means, often remembered by fans as “Natrone Means Business,” was a standout running back for the then-San Diego Chargers in the mid-1990s. He was particularly instrumental in the Chargers’ 1994 season when the team reached Super Bowl XXIX, their only Super Bowl appearance to date.
During that remarkable 1994 campaign, Means rushed for 1,350 yards and 12 touchdowns, earning Pro Bowl honors. His punishing running style made him a fan favorite and his knowledge of the position could prove invaluable to Hampton as he begins his NFL career.
A New Chapter For The Chargers
The Los Angeles Chargers, originally founded as the Los Angeles Chargers in 1960 before moving to San Diego in 1961 and then returning to Los Angeles in 2017, are looking to build a competitive team under their current leadership. The franchise has a rich history of talented running backs, from Paul Lowe and Keith Lincoln in the early years to LaDainian Tomlinson in the 2000s, and more recently Austin Ekeler.
Hampton now joins this legacy and appears to be receiving guidance from one of the notable names in that lineage. The connection between Hampton and Means represents more than just a photo opportunity – it symbolizes the passing of knowledge and tradition from one generation to the next.
Building For Success
With training camp in full swing, as evidenced by their “roll the tape” post showing practice footage, the Chargers are clearly focused on developing their young talent. Hampton appears to be a key piece of their plans, with the team highlighting his versatility in a post captioned “hotline bling” that showcases his receiving abilities out of the backfield.
The meeting between Hampton and Means comes at an important time for the rookie as he adapts to the professional level. Having access to a former Pro Bowler who understands the demands of the position within the organization could prove invaluable for Hampton’s development.
As the NFL season approaches, Chargers fans will be watching closely to see how Hampton develops and whether this mentorship moment with Means translates to on-field success for both the young running back and the team as a whole.
 Read full bio of Trisha
