Dylan Sampson
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Sampson was a highly-productive starter for Tennessee in 2024, running for 1,491 yards and 22 touchdowns while averaging 5.8 yards per carry, and production like that can only be accrued with some amount of innate ability with the football. Sampson's method of winning is clearly his speed, and at 5-foot-8, 200 pounds Sampson is unlikely to ever run with much power in the NFL. It's crucial, then, that his speed remain a true ace to play, because the other parts of Sampson's profile are unlikely to do much lifting. To this point Sampson is not a developed passing-down back, and until that changes it might be difficult for the fourth-round rookie to work his way into the game plan. The Browns will likely hand the 2025 backfield to 36th overall selection Quinshon Judkins and passing-down veteran Jerome Ford, with Sampson likely a developmental project in the meantime. Read Past Outlooks
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The Browns selected Sampson in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 126th overall.
ANALYSIS
The Browns had a significant hole at running back entering the draft, and they've invested accordingly. Sampson will join Quinshon Judkins -- selected in the second round -- as rookies on the running back depth chart. The former showcased mediocre athletic ability at the combine, but Sampson was an excellent contributor at Tennessee by tallying 1,491 rushing yards and 22 total touchdowns across 13 games in 2024 while facing stiff SEC competition. Both scouting reports and draft capital suggest Sampson will start behind Judkins on the depth chart, but Sampson should have the chance to find the field in his rookie season.
The Browns had a significant hole at running back entering the draft, and they've invested accordingly. Sampson will join Quinshon Judkins -- selected in the second round -- as rookies on the running back depth chart. The former showcased mediocre athletic ability at the combine, but Sampson was an excellent contributor at Tennessee by tallying 1,491 rushing yards and 22 total touchdowns across 13 games in 2024 while facing stiff SEC competition. Both scouting reports and draft capital suggest Sampson will start behind Judkins on the depth chart, but Sampson should have the chance to find the field in his rookie season.
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Measurables Review
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Entering 2025 NFL Draft
Sampson (lower body) will enter the 2025 NFL Draft, Patrick Brown of 247Sports.com reports.
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Top RB available per Brugler
Dane Brugler of The Athletic has Sampson as the best running back available ahead of the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
ANALYSIS
Sampson earned the SEC Offensive Player of the Year award in 2024 as the starter for Tennessee, setting single-season school records with 1,491 rushing yards and 22 rushing touchdowns on 258 carries. Sampson is considered undersized at 5-foot-8, but he is a physical and elusive runner who can develop into a reliable option in the passing game. He could be one of the first players off the board on Day 3, with Jordan Reid of ESPN.com projecting the Bears to select Sampson in the fourth round, 109th overall.
Sampson earned the SEC Offensive Player of the Year award in 2024 as the starter for Tennessee, setting single-season school records with 1,491 rushing yards and 22 rushing touchdowns on 258 carries. Sampson is considered undersized at 5-foot-8, but he is a physical and elusive runner who can develop into a reliable option in the passing game. He could be one of the first players off the board on Day 3, with Jordan Reid of ESPN.com projecting the Bears to select Sampson in the fourth round, 109th overall.