Dylan Sampson Selected By Cleveland Brown: Fantasy Football Impact

Former Tennessee RB Dylan Sampson is headed to the Browns. How will he fare in the NFL, and what is his fantasy football value as we approach the 2025 season?

Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson (6) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during a NCAA football game between Tennessee and UTEP in Neyland Stadium on Saturday, November 23, 2024. | Angelina Alcantar/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

With the 126th pick of the 2025 NFL Draft, Cleveland selected former Tennessee Volunteers RB Dylan Sampson.

With the No. 126 overall pick in the 2025 @NFLDraft, the @Browns select Dylan Sampson.

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Dylan Sampson Scouting Report:

The Volunteers gave Sampson a part-time opportunity over the first two seasons (58/397/6 with three catches for 24 yards and 106/604/7 with 17 catches for 175 yards and one touchdown). In 2024, Tennessee gave the keys to their running back opportunity, leading to 1,634 combined yards, 22 touchdowns, and 20 catches on 278 touches. He gained over 100 combined yards in 11 of his first 12 starts before suffering a hamstring injury in his final game against Ohio State. 

His 40-yard dash speed (4.42 – Volunteer Pro Day) aligns with the top two running back prospects in this year’s draft class. Sampson comes in at 5’8” and 200 lbs. with a low floor in pass-catching expectations and questionable value in picking pass rushers. 

Sampson did most of his dirty work at the goal line between the tackles. He runs with patience and a feel for spacing on the inside while following his blocks to the second level of the defense. I didn’t see enough wiggle in space or foundation of moves to make defenders miss in the open field, forcing Sampson to create his win with his legs on most plays.

Dylan Sampson Fantasy Football Outlook:

After drafting Quinshon Judkins in round 2, Cleveland will treat Sampson as early down insurance due to his lack of third-down ability and questionable explosiveness running in tighter lanes at the next level. Unfortunately, he only offers handcuff value in his rookie campaign.

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