From now until the 2025 NFL Draft, we hope to scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, down to Day 3 selections, and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson.
NO. 6 DYLAN SAMPSON, RB, TENNESSEE (JUNIOR) – 5110, 201 POUNDS
MEASUREMENTS
| Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
| Dylan Sampson | 5110/210 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 40-Yard Dash | 10-Yard Dash | Short Shuttle | 3-Cone | |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Broad Jump | Vertical | Bench Press | ||
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
THE GOOD
— Has good speed and burst for the position
— Possesses the contact balance to stay upright on body shots
— Keeps his legs churning on contact
— Picks up speed once he reaches the second level to pull away from defenders
— Has the vision to find small creases and squeeze through into open space
— Has good lateral agility and footwork to evade defenders in space
— Can put his foot into the ground and cut back to an open gap
— Will bounce runs to the corner when a gap closes or when he sees something open up
— Possesses a strong spin move to get away from tacklers
— Has a nose for the end zone, getting there 35 times in three seasons
— Does a good job following his blocks to get into open space
THE BAD
— Lacks ideal feature back size
— Frame and size lead to him going down when form-tackled
— Pure speed is above average as he takes a bit to get going
— Very unpolished as a pass catcher
— Needs to do a better job securing the catch
— Inconsistent in willingness and technique as a pass protector
BIO
— Junior prospect from Baton Rouge, LA
— Born September 14, 2004 (age 20)
— Information sciences major
— Three-star recruit according to Rivals
— His biggest influence on his playing career is Reggie Bush
— Favorite food is blackened chicken with Cajun fries
— Surpassed Eddie Lacy as Dutchtown High School’s all-time leading rusher
— Committed to the Tennessee Volunteers out of high school
— Played in 10 games as a true freshman in 2022 and had 58 carries for 397 yards and six touchdowns, along with three receptions for 24 yards
— Played in 12 games in 2023 and carried the ball 106 times for 604 yards and seven touchdowns, along with 17 receptions for 175 yards and a score
— Played in 12 games in 2024 and had 256 carries for 1,485 yards and 22 touchdown,s along with 19 receptions for 141 yards
— Broke the school record for single-season rushing touchdowns in 2024
— First-Team All-SEC (2024), SEC Offensive Player of the Year (2024)
TAPE BREAKDOWN
Dylan Sampson was born and raised in Louisiana but opted to leave the state for college and attend the University of Tennessee.