2025 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
55
YDS
143
TD
0
YDS
259
TD
2
Rest-of-Season Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
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
RANKS
Signed a four-year, $5.13 million contract with the Browns in May of 2025.
Works as lead back
Sampson rushed the ball 11 times for 27 yards in Sunday's 13-6 win over the Steelers. He added three receptions on three targets for zero yards.
ANALYSIS
Sampson was able to return from a two-game absence, and he immediately led Cleveland's backfield with 14 touches. That translated to limited production, as he was inefficient as both a rusher and receiver. However, Sampson will likely retain a significant role for a more favorable Week 18 matchup against the Bengals.
Sampson was able to return from a two-game absence, and he immediately led Cleveland's backfield with 14 touches. That translated to limited production, as he was inefficient as both a rusher and receiver. However, Sampson will likely retain a significant role for a more favorable Week 18 matchup against the Bengals.
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Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Dylan Sampson's 2025 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
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.
Broken Tackle %
16.4%Positive Run %
70.9%% Yds After Contact
88.8%Avg Yds After Contact
2.3Rushing TD %
0.0%Touches Per Game
6.1% Snaps w/Touch
38.6%Air Yards Per Game
-4.1Air Yards Per Snap
-0.26% Team Air Yards
-1.7%% Team Targets
7.4%Avg Depth of Target
-1.5 YdsCatch Rate
83.8%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
9.8% Targeted On Route
29.8%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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Overall QB Rating Against
70.0
Cornerbacks
65.0
Safeties
86.0
Linebackers
77.6
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2025 Dylan Sampson Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Dylan Sampson's measurables compare to other running backs?
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
5' 8"Weight
200 lbsVertical Jump
35.0 inBroad Jump
124 inHand Length
8.75 inArm Length
30.50 in
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Ready to play Sunday
Sampson (hand) is active for Sunday's game against the Steelers.
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Officially questionable for Week 17
Sampson (hand) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
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Limited on practice estimate
Sampson (hand) is listed as limited on Thursday's estimated practice report, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
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Limited practice Wednesday
Sampson (hand) was limited at practice Wednesday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
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Looks set to practice Wednesday
Sampson (hand) is in line to practice Wednesday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
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Potential lead back for Week 17
Sampson could lead Cleveland's backfield in the last two games of the regular season, as the Browns announced that Quinshon Judkins was placed on injured reserve after undergoing successful surgery Tuesday to repair a dislocated right ankle and fractured right fibula.
ANALYSIS
Sampson last suited up in Week 14, but he has a chance to return in Week 17 against the Steelers after practicing in limited fashion Wednesday and Thursday. If available against the Steelers, Sampson could get most of the touches in Cleveland's Judkins-less backfield over Raheim Sanders and Trayveon Williams.
Sampson last suited up in Week 14, but he has a chance to return in Week 17 against the Steelers after practicing in limited fashion Wednesday and Thursday. If available against the Steelers, Sampson could get most of the touches in Cleveland's Judkins-less backfield over Raheim Sanders and Trayveon Williams.