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Dylan Sampson

RB

A 4th-round pick (126th overall) in the 2025 NFL Draft out of Tennessee, Dylan Sampson has built an NFL career since. Now with CLE, he's in his 2nd NFL season. His receiving stands out most — the 89th percentile at the position. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 33 catches for 271 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Size

5'8", 201#

College

Tennessee

Draft

Rd 4, 126th overall (2025)

Seasons

2025–2026

2025 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
25.4

3th percentile among RBs

15 games · 98 touches

Volume×0.1+0.07
Receiving×0.14+0.45
Total EPA×0.24-0.60
Conversion×0.1-1.19
Ball security×0.06-1.13
Yards/carry×0.12-2.32
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-2.06

Week 1 projection · @ JAX

Methodology
Rush yds17.3 (0–35.3)55% 15.5+
Rush yds17.3 (0–35.3)55% 15.5+
Rush yds17.3 (0–35.3)55% 15.5+
Rush yds17.3 (0–35.3)55% 15.5+
Rush yds17.3 (0–35.3)55% 15.5+
Rush yds17.3 (0–35.3)55% 15.5+
Rush TD0.1 (0–0)7% 0.5+
Rush TD0.1 (0–0)7% 0.5+
Rush TD0.1 (0–0)7% 0.5+
Rush TD0.1 (0–0)7% 0.5+
Rush TD0.1 (0–0)7% 0.5+
Rush TD0.1 (0–0)7% 0.5+
Rec2.7 (1–5)52% 2.5+
Rec2.7 (1–5)52% 2.5+
Rec2.7 (1–5)52% 2.5+
Rec2.7 (1–5)52% 2.5+
Rec2.7 (1–5)52% 2.5+
Rec2.7 (1–5)52% 2.5+
Rec yds25.8 (5.9–45.5)51% 25.5+
Rec yds25.8 (5.9–45.5)51% 25.5+
Rec yds25.8 (5.9–45.5)51% 25.5+
Rec yds25.8 (5.9–45.5)51% 25.5+
Rec yds25.8 (5.9–45.5)51% 25.5+
Rec yds25.8 (5.9–45.5)51% 25.5+

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

2025 attribute card

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AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

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

Burst57▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size5▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency3▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry1▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion8▶

(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.

Receiving

Receiving89▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.

Impact

Ball Security13▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume66▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency29▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026CLE50.71
2025CLE25.415175332712

Career profile

Across 2 NFL seasons on file, Dylan Sampson has played in 16 regular-season games, all with CLE.

He has rushed for 175 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 33 passes for 271 yards and 2 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2025 with CLE: 271 yards and 2 touchdowns in 15 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2025 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
108
14/g
0
18
2.3/g
143
18/g
0
Away7
67
10/g
0
15
2.1/g
128
18/g
2
In division6
125
21/g
0
18
3.0/g
101
17/g
1
Out of division9
50
6/g
0
15
1.7/g
170
19/g
1
In wins5
92
18/g
0
8
1.6/g
80
16/g
1
In losses10
83
8/g
0
25
2.5/g
191
19/g
1
On grass11
149
14/g
0
25
2.3/g
227
21/g
2
On turf4
26
7/g
0
8
2.0/g
44
11/g
0
Indoors2
21
11/g
0
2
1.0/g
59
30/g
1
Outdoors13
154
12/g
0
31
2.4/g
212
16/g
1

2025 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1CIN29 rush yds, 0 TD · 8 rec, 64 yds, 0 TD66.6
Week 2BAL6 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 13 yds, 1 TD52.4
Week 3GB2 rush yds, 0 TD43.8
Week 4DET-2 rush yds, 0 TD37.6
Week 5MIN-4 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD41.9
Week 6PIT12 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD48.3
Week 7MIA8 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD46
Week 8NE5 rec, 29 yds, 0 TD43.2
Week 10NYJ-4 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD38.6
Week 11BAL19 rush yds, 0 TD59.5
Week 12LV23 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 59 yds, 1 TD60.4
Week 13SF23 rush yds, 0 TD53.5
Week 14TEN4 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 64 yds, 0 TD35.9
Week 17PIT27 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD24.4
Week 18CIN32 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD52.4

Dylan Sampson — common questions

What position does Dylan Sampson play?
Dylan Sampson is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Dylan Sampson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Dylan Sampson has played for CLE (2025–2026).
Where did Dylan Sampson go to college?
Dylan Sampson played college football at Tennessee.
When was Dylan Sampson drafted?
Dylan Sampson was selected in round 4, 126th overall, of the 2025 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Dylan Sampson scored?
Dylan Sampson has 2 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (2 receiving).
What is Dylan Sampson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Dylan Sampson rated 50.7 for 2026, the 57th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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