Overview
- Carolina announced the agreement on March 21, describing Hampton as a developmental addition on the edge.
- A 2023 fifth-round pick by the Rams out of Appalachian State, he logged 36 NFL appearances over the past three seasons.
- He finished his Mountaineers career with 26.5 sacks and 40 tackles for loss across 50 games, ranking fourth on the program’s all-time sack list.
- Team figures credit him with 133 quarterback pressures in college, including a final season with 7.0 sacks, 9.5 tackles for loss, three forced fumbles and two recoveries.
- He becomes the third Appalachian State product on Carolina’s roster, joining punter Sam Martin and cornerback Tyrek Funderburk.