The Clayton, N.C. native is ranked No. 2 among running backs in the 2025 NFL Draft according to ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr., and is projected as a borderline first-rounder. Hampton would be the first UNC running back to go in the opening round in 40 years. But the work isn't done for Hampton quite yet.
"[I] just still gotta keep working, stacking days, take it day-by-day," Hampton said. "Keep going out here, keep getting better and eventually it will take care of [me]."
Ritzie's name buzzed all around the indoor practice facility after he recorded a 36-inch vertical. At 6-foot-4 and 294 pounds, he exhibited smooth lateral movement with ease and crushed his blocking drills.
After suffering a hamstring injury at the NFL Combine in February, Ritzie said his biggest goal for Pro Day was to finish it in good health. He worked to display more of his arsenal up and down the defensive line to scouts.
"I'm able to be more agile than what it looks like on film, considering my position," Ritzie said. "I was at defensive tackle this past year, so I was going straight a lot, doing a lot of inside movement. I was able to showcase a little bit more with the position drills -- that I'm able to do a lot more bending."
Rucker also did not participate in tests and limited his involvement in drills after spending the offseason recovering from a cracked fibula. He joined Ritzie in positional drills toward the end of Monday's showcase, and said he didn't experience any pain.
The former UNC defensive standout participated in the bench press and team interviews at the combine. Despite injury rehab, Rucker said he has kept a positive mindset, "smiling the whole time" throughout the process.
"Going into the Draft, man, I just want to get picked up," Rucker said. "You know what I mean? So, it's an opportunity, not only for me [but] to celebrate with my family and friends as well. They've all played a crucial role in my life and so it's only right for me to allow them to celebrate this journey with me."
While former UNC quarterback Jacolby Criswell was initially slotted to throw at Pro Day, incoming 4-star recruit Bryce Baker ended up taking the reins after Criswell was unable to make it, according to Inside Carolina. Criswell announced his transfer to East Tennessee State in January.
Baker spent the morning dishing out dimes to Nesbit and Hampton, among others, making an impression on NFL scouts.
The more Baker settled in, the more scouts vocalized their praises.
"He's next up, man," offensive guard Willie Lampkin said. "I feel like Bryce is going to take us there, take UNC to the championship. I feel like he's going to be a name, a household name at UNC for years to come."