The Browns selected Tennessee RB Dylan Sampson with the 126th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. After splitting carries with current Dolphin Jaylen Wright in 2023, Sampson took off in a three-down role for Tennessee in 2024. He rushed 258 times for 1,491 yards and 22 TDs, adding 20 catches. The 20-year-old ran for at least 92 yards in every SEC game last season. Sampson’s smooth transition and cutback ability between the tackles make him a more complete back than Wright was last year. Tennessee doesn’t use their RBs in the passing game much, so Sampson’s a bit of a wild card in that area. Still, we’re encouraged by his overall skill set, and there’s potential for him to make an early-career fantasy impact.
Sampson was expected to be a top-100 pick as a very smooth mover who may still have room to grow
As one of the youngest RBs in the draft, he compliments their second round RB Quinshon Judkins well
Sampson could have some redraft value if he beats out Jerome Ford and does some pass catching.
Sampson's receiving ability and quick twitch ability gives him some real upside pairing with Judkins.
He could be a late second/early third round rookie pick with plenty of upside.
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