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2025 Guide: What Ourlads’ NFL Scouting Services said about DYLAN SAMPSON:
Tennessee | Hometown: Baton Rouge, LA | HT: 5080 | WT: 199 | 40 time: 4.42 | Hand: 0834 | Arm: 3012 | Wing: 7300
Junior entry, one-year starter. First-team All-SEC last year in addition to being named the conference Offensive Player of the Year and an All-American. Set program single season records in rushing yards and touchdowns. The high school track star had to wait his turn as a backup and rotational piece, it is easy to see that play style in his game. Has a swift looseness to his lower body that creates missed tackles and explosive plays in the open field. He can flip a switch and alter his weight distribution as he changes direction with ease. There are a lot of options he can use to evade tacklers. Once he hits open space, his top gear can get away from almost all defenders. Ran behind a gap blocking scheme more than all but one back nationally in 2024. There are a lot of things an offense can do with an explosive back like this. Abrupt stop and go ability. Burst and acceleration to an elite top speed will create big plays at the next level. Slippery to tacklers with an array of moves. Will run behind his pads and displays enough desire and toughness to run between the tackles. Adept to gap blocking. Lacks power to push piles. Looks lost in pass protection. Rarely makes a difference on contact. Was not asked to do much as a receiver. Lacks feel and timing as a route runner. Needs better upper body and grip strength to secure the ball.
2024 Stats: 1491 yds, 5.8 ypc, 22 TD. BP-13. Draft projection: 1st/2nd round