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Drew Sample

TE

Drew Sample came into the league as a 2nd-round selection (52nd overall) in 2019, drafted out of Washington. He's currently with CIN, in his 8th season in the league. His 43.0 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the TE average, in the 33rd percentile. Size is his calling card, grading in the 84th percentile among his peers. Across 8 NFL seasons, he has totaled 120 catches for 860 yards and 5 touchdowns.

Size

6'5", 260#

College

Washington

Draft

Rd 2, 52nd overall (2019)

Seasons

2019–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
39.3

20th percentile among TEs · limited sample

3 games · 6 targets

Role×0.14-0.59
Hands×0.1-0.91
Volume×0.12-0.47
Total EPA×0.22-0.48
EPA/target×0.3-0.39
Yards/target×0.12-0.80

Week 1 projection · vs TB

Methodology
Rec2.0 (0–4)33% 2.5+
Rec2.0 (0–4)33% 2.5+
Rec2.0 (0–4)33% 2.5+
Rec2.0 (0–4)33% 2.5+
Rec2.0 (0–4)33% 2.5+
Rec yds20.0 (2.1–38)49% 20.5+
Rec yds20.0 (2.1–38)49% 20.5+
Rec yds20.0 (2.1–38)49% 20.5+
Rec yds20.0 (2.1–38)49% 20.5+
Rec yds20.0 (2.1–38)49% 20.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)16% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)16% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)16% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)16% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)16% 0.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2026 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed30▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among TEs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst20▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agility44▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine TEs (faster = higher).

Size84▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the TE cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands79▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat8▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability60▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share33▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share13▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency23▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume46▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026CIN39.33524
2025CIN39.5123151061
2024CIN44.611-4201091
2023CIN39.414221632
2022CIN36.522-2
2021CIN38.7101181
2020CIN4316403491
2019CIN40.15530

Career profile

Drew Sample has appeared in 73 regular-season games across 8 NFL seasons on file, all with CIN.

As a receiver he has caught 120 passes for 860 yards and 5 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2020 with CIN: 349 yards and 1 touchdown in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2020: a 43.0, in the 33rd percentile among TEs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home1
3
3.0/g
19
19/g
0
Away2
2
1.0/g
5
3/g
0
In division1
1
1.0/g
0
0/g
0
Out of division2
4
2.0/g
24
12/g
0
In wins2
4
2.0/g
24
12/g
0
In losses1
1
1.0/g
0
0/g
0
On grass1
1
1.0/g
0
0/g
0
On turf2
4
2.0/g
24
12/g
0
Outdoors3
5
1.7/g
24
8/g
0

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1TB3 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD49.8
Week 3PIT1 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD37.6
Week 5MIA1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD43.4

Drew Sample — common questions

What position does Drew Sample play?
Drew Sample is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Drew Sample played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Drew Sample has played for CIN (2019–2026).
Where did Drew Sample go to college?
Drew Sample played college football at Washington.
When was Drew Sample drafted?
Drew Sample was selected in round 2, 52nd overall, of the 2019 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Drew Sample scored?
Drew Sample has 5 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (5 receiving).
What is Drew Sample's ScoutIndex Rating?
Drew Sample rated 39.3 for 2026, the 20th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

Related players

Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 2, 2019

Also from Washington