
Drew Sample
26-Year-Old
Free Agent

Questionable
Injury Knee - MCL
Est. Return 5/1/2023
2022 Receiving Stats
REC
2
YDS
-2
TD
0
AVG
-1.0
TAR
2
2023 Projections
2022 Fantasy Outlook
After netting 53 targets in his second season in 2020, Sample's opportunities dried up last season with C.J. Uzomah returning healthy. Sample had just 11 catches on 15 targets for 81 yards. The 2019 second-round pick could be similarly limited this year after the Bengals brought in Hayden Hurst to start ahead of him. Read Past Outlooks

Ends season on IR
Sample recorded two catches for minus-2 yards over two appearances before missing the rest of the regular season and postseason while recovering from surgery to address MCL and PCL damage to his right knee.
ANALYSIS
A second-round pick in 2019, Sample never developed into a major receiving option over the four years of his rookie deal. Though Sample could be at or near full health by the spring, the impending free agent isn't a lock to be retained by Cincinnati.
A second-round pick in 2019, Sample never developed into a major receiving option over the four years of his rookie deal. Though Sample could be at or near full health by the spring, the impending free agent isn't a lock to be retained by Cincinnati.
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Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Drew Sample's 2022 advanced stats compare to other tight ends?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank.
The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Air Yards Per Game
-1.0Air Yards Per Snap
-0.05% Team Air Yards
0.0%% Team Targets
0.3%Avg Depth of Target
-1.0 YdsCatch Rate
100.0%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
0.0% Targeted On Route
22.2%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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2022 Drew Sample Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Drew Sample's measurables compare to other tight ends?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 4"Weight
255 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.71 secShuttle Time
4.31 secCone Drill
7.15 secVertical Jump
33.5 inBroad Jump
115 inHand Length
9.63 inArm Length
33.38 inPast Fantasy Outlooks
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Sample was pressed into more action for the Bengals in 2020 than was initially expected following the Week 2 injury to C.J. Uzomah. Sample, a second-round pick in 2019, ended up with 40 catches for 349 yards and his first NFL touchdown in Week 16 against the Texans. With Uzomah returning, he may end up being the backup again in 2021.
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Placed on IR
Sample (knee) was placed on injured reserve Monday, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
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Headed to IR
Head coach Zac Taylor said the Bengals will place Sample (knee) on injured reserve in the next couple of days, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
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Could be out for season
Sample will likely be forced to miss the remainder of the 2022 season due to MCL and PCL damage in his right knee, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
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Out for months following surgery
Coach Zac Taylor said Tuesday that Sample (knee) will have surgery soon and will be out a few months, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.
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Won't return Sunday
Sample has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Cowboys due to a right knee injury.
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