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PositiveDepth ChartJul 24, 2026Reddit /r/fantasyfootball

Listed as backup RB on Browns depth chart alongside Raheim Sanders. Judkins' return to full health likely solidifies him as primary back, reducing Sampson's opportunity. One comment: 'RIP Dylan Sampson stans (aka me)'.

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PositiveNewsJul 21, 2026Kyle

I feel like this is a really good time to make some low-cost, speculative Dynasty Buys It's right before training camp, and a lot of the discussion and focus has been on bigger-name starters Here are 10 players I am looking to buy or keep my eye on early in this season (can also be viewed as cheap "add-on" players in bigger trades) 1. Tank Bigsby 2. Dalton Kincaid 3. Gunnar Helm 4. Terrance Ferguson 5. Dylan Sampson 6. Tory Horton 7. Keaton Mitchell 8. Dontayvion Wicks 9. Adonai Mitchell 10....

I feel like this is a really good time to make some low-cost, speculative Dynasty Buys It's right before training camp, and a lot of the discussion and focus has been on bigger-name starters Here are 10 players I am looking to buy or keep my eye on early in this season (can also be viewed as cheap "add-on" players in bigger trades) 1. Tank Bigsby 2. Dalton Kincaid 3. Gunnar Helm 4. Terrance Ferguson 5. Dylan Sampson 6. Tory Horton 7. Keaton Mitchell 8. Dontayvion Wicks 9. Adonai Mitchell 10....

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PositiveSleeperJul 17, 2026Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz

Dylan Sampson is a late-round handcuff with elite pass-catching metrics: RB1 in yards per route run, RB1 in targets per route run, and top-seven in yards per target. He also led the SEC in rushing yards in 2024, making him a cheaper version of Tajae Spears and Kenneth Gainwell with more pure handcuff upside.

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PositiveRoleJul 17, 2026PlayerProfiler Fantasy Football Podcast Network

Dylan Sampson's passing game usage last year is cited as evidence that the Browns will employ a two-back system under Todd Monken.

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NegativeUsageJul 15, 2026Dynasty Points

Sampson had one of the most efficient receiving seasons of any rookie running back over the past five years, but his target volume is partially inflated by small-sample situations: 8–9 catches in Week 1 with Joe Flacco (who peppered him repeatedly) and a 50–60 yard screen pass against Raiders in Week 12 (Shadur Jackson's first start). His college receiving profile was run-of-the-mill, not elite like Jameer Gibbs. Under Monken's system, Sampson likely handles passing-down work in 2026, though Judkins showed late-season receiving upside (3–5 targets in final games) that could shift the split if he proves elite.

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PositiveNewsJul 15, 2026Ian Hartitz

Ian Hartitzon X

Oh hey there Dylan Sampson

Oh hey there Dylan Sampson

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PositiveValueJul 14, 2026Davis Mattek

Analyst prefers Dylan Sampson to Kamara and Raheem Davis, indicating he views Sampson as better value at the running back position.

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PositiveValueJul 14, 2026Davis Mattek

Sampson is preferred over Alvin Kamara and Raheem Davis in draft value.

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PositiveProjectionJul 14, 2026Davis Mattek

Sampson is projected to have more targets and receptions than Quintez Say Judkins according to the analyst's quantitative model, which seems unlikely given his proven role performance and SEC Offensive Player of the Year pedigree.

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PositiveRoleJul 14, 2026Davis Mattek

With Jerome Ford now on the Washington Commanders, the Browns backfield is settled with Sampson as a key player, and he has contingent upside if Quintez Say Judkins doesn't return from his lower body injury.

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PositiveSleeperJul 14, 2026Davis Mattek

Sampson is undervalued and buried by the fantasy football market; he was better than remembered with 17 points in his first career game, played passing downs, and jumped Jerome Ford at points in the season.

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PositiveNewsJul 11, 2026Ian Hartitz

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Me: "Is Dylan Sampson a cheaper Tyjae Spears or a more expensive Justice Hill?" Wife: "Shut the fuck up."

Me: "Is Dylan Sampson a cheaper Tyjae Spears or a more expensive Justice Hill?" Wife: "Shut the fuck up."

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PositiveValueJul 10, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Ranked RB49 by experts with an average ECR of 147.8 and ADP of 141, representing a 22-spot gap where experts are willing to reach for him relative to average draft position.

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NegativeRoleJul 9, 2026FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast

The analyst views Dylan Sampson as a 'Jag' and believes the Browns' decision to start Judkins in week two despite missing training camp was a 'slam the door in the face' to Sampson.

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NegativeValueJul 7, 2026NFL DFS Deep Dive

Sampson was selected in the late rounds as part of a strategy to spread bets among a group of hopeless running backs with minimal standalone value. The source notes that at pick 216, Sampson and other late-round RBs like Seth McGowan and Samaje Pirine are all similarly poor options, so tie-breaking to correlation is a reasonable approach.

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PositiveValueJul 7, 2026FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast

Dylan Sampson is a clear value pick because Quinchan Judkins will not have a clean RB1 vs RB2 role; the Browns will be pass-heavy due to their weak defense without Myles Garrett, and all advanced metrics favor Sampson over Judkins.

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NegativeRoleJul 7, 2026The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast

JJ Zachariason notes that the era of Dylan Samson-type pass-catching specialists reliably getting seven targets per game is over. The NFL landscape has shifted away from pure receiving-role backs, making this archetype less viable.

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PositiveSleeperJul 3, 2026FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast

Sampson is a PPR sleeper with significant upside in the Browns backfield, positioned to benefit from Todd Monken's pass-catching philosophy and defensive decline. Andrew Erickson notes Sampson dramatically outperforms Quinshawn Judkins in pass-catching metrics: 2.0 yards per route run vs. 1.17, 7.13 yards per target vs. 5.03, and 8.21 yards per reception vs. 6.58. The Browns defense will be weaker this year (Myles Garrett departure, Jim Schwartz exit), forcing more pass-heavy scripts. Last year the defense kept games close, reducing pass-catching opportunities; this year Sampson will see more work in passing situations. Judkins is returning from a dislocated ankle and fractured fibula, and players like Mark Andrews and Tony Pollard struggled their first year back from fibula fractures, creating contingent RB2 upside for Sampson.

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PositiveRoleJul 2, 2026Establish The Run

Dylan Sampson remains a significant factor in the Browns' pass-down work with a 29% target per hour run from last year, which is massive for a running back. He was also really efficient per target for a running back, suggesting he will get a good chunk of the pass-down work even with Quinchon Junkins in the backfield.

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PositiveProjectionJun 25, 2026FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast

Positioned in Tier 6 of the 2026 dynasty RB rankings.

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PositiveRoleJun 25, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Sampson is described as the 'lightning' to Quinshon Judkins' 'thunder' in Cleveland's all-rookie backfield, suggesting a complementary receiving role compared to Judkins' volume-based rushing approach.

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PositiveSleeperJun 23, 2026Ron Stewart

Dylan Sampson is the analyst's most drafted running back, with even more volume than Rashad White, due to his value and receiving upside.

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PositiveRoleJun 23, 2026Ron Stewart

Dylan Sampson is expected to be the receiving back for the Browns, with Quinshon Judkins handling between-the-tackles work, giving Sampson a 50/50 split on passing downs and late-game situations.

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PositiveUsageJun 23, 2026Ron Stewart

Dylan Sampson had exceptional receiving production with 1.86 yards per route run, turning 35 targets into 33 catches for 271 yards, ranking second only to Bijan Robinson (1.88) among qualifying receivers at running back.

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PositiveValueJun 23, 2026Ron Stewart

Dylan Sampson was seen in the same tier as Cam Skattebo and Basil Touissaint in dynasty 2025 but fell to round four on the Browns, making him undervalued despite being a good day three running back prospect.

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PositiveSleeperJun 23, 2026Ron Stewart

Dylan Sampson is going in the 15th round as RB53 and is described as 'legitimately free' with maximum upside potential.

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PositiveSleeperJun 23, 2026Ron Stewart

Going in the 15th round as RB53, legitimately free with maximum upside potential in the Browns offense.

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NegativeUsageJun 23, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

Averaged 2.7 yards per carry, which was rough, though he benefits from pass-catching opportunities.

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PositiveRoleJun 23, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

Flashed as a pass catcher, working among the position's top 2 players in yards and targets per route run; the departure of Jerome Ford solidifies him as the potential primary pass-down threat with additional handcuff upside.

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PositiveBreakoutJun 22, 2026Mattek Fantasy Football

One of the key running backs that could become very important and help zero RB teams succeed if the strategy works in 2026.

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PositiveValueJun 22, 2026Mattek Fantasy Football

Dylan Sampson is cheap and can slot in as a running back option in zero RB drafts, providing flexibility after early picks like Tony Pollard and Jaylen Warren.

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PositiveRoleJun 22, 2026Mattek Fantasy Football

Sampson benefits from Todd Monken's offensive scheme, which has historically featured heavy usage of running backs in the passing game.

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PositiveBreakoutJun 22, 2026Mattek Fantasy Football

Sampson had an impressive college profile at Tennessee with 114 rushing yards per game and 23 collegiate fantasy points per game, earning SEC offensive player of the year honors.

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PositiveProjectionJun 22, 2026Mattek Fantasy Football

Sampson may produce occasional strong games with 5 catches for 64 yards or 2 catches for 59 yards and a touchdown despite limited overall volume.

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PositiveRoleJun 22, 2026Mattek Fantasy Football

Sampson played a good chunk of passing downs early in his Browns career and showed pass-catching ability with 8 catches for 64 yards in his first game.

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PositiveValueJun 22, 2026Mattek Fantasy Football

Sampson is a cheap zero RB target available in the 14th-16th round, making him an attractive option despite playing for a weak offense.

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NegativeBustJun 22, 2026Mattek Fantasy Football

Sampson is described as a much worse version of the Tyrone Tracy bet, playing for the Cleveland Browns who may be the worst offense in football.

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PositiveValueJun 21, 2026Flock Fantasy

Dylan Samson was targeted as a value pick, with the drafter stating 'If we get Dylan Samson, we're taking him' as part of their strategy.

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PositiveValueJun 21, 2026Flock Fantasy

Analyst indicates they would take Dylan Samson if he becomes available to them.

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PositiveRoleJun 21, 2026Flock Fantasy

Dylan Samson was targeted as a preferred pick for the drafter's team, with the drafter indicating they would take him if available.

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