Dylan Sampson headshot

RB · CLE · #22

Dylan SampsonO

Height
HT 5'8"
Weight
WT 201 lbs
Birth date
Sep 14, 2004 (age 22)
College
Tennessee

Only 1 games in 2026 — availability is the headline.

Picked by the Browns in 2025 via a trade with the Jaguars.

Dynasty Value Score (DVS)

1,400

Range 1,3391,604

Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection Injured — score leans to the low end of the range until he returns.

Young RB with proof and a long runway.

DVS is our model view, scored on Engine-default half-PPR — not a guaranteed price in your league. Bye weeks and schedule strength are left out on purpose.

2026 Engine Projections

116.6 pts

6.9 PPG · 15.5 games

438.4 rush yds · 35.2 rec · 282 rec yds

Dynasty Value Score over time

1,3001,3501,4001,4501,500Preseason 2026: 1,345Preseason 20262026 W1: 1,4742026 W1

History starts Preseason 2026.

Player quality

Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.

  • Process ×0.98

    Process residual (not a second production percentile).

  • Org environment ×0.99

    Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.

Quick answer

Watch

Sampson finished RB85 in 2026. Recent form cooled from RB56 to RB85 — watch whether that's noise or a real step down. Only 1 games in 2026 — availability is the headline. Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure.

NextDyne coverage

Dynasty notes from our blog that mention Dylan Sampson.

2026 fantasy highlights

Half-PPR points

0.0

PPG

0.0

Positional finish

RB85

Key stats

  • Rush yds:
  • Rec:

Career (Half-PPR)

SeasonFinishHalf-PPR FPPPGRush ydRush TDRecRec ydRec TDPass ydPass TD
2026RB850.00.0
2025RB5671.14.7175332712

Career arc

0501001502025: 71.1 Half-PPR7120252026: 0.0 Half-PPR020262026 projection: 116.6 Half-PPR1172026*

Dashed bar is the 2026 Engine projection, not a completed season.

Recent games (2026)

WeekHalf-PPR FPOppScriptRushRecPass
2026 W10.0JAX44 plays · 50% pass000

Week 1 Engine grade

Projected 7.6 · scored 0.0 half-PPR · outside the floor–ceiling band. Miss +7.6.

League-wide accuracy table

Those opponents

Rush yards they allowed per game in 2026, vs league. Plus is easier.

  • JAX
    -28% · 87 rush yards

Usage and availability

Snap share

2025 offense · 26.5% mean

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Pass-play participation

28.1%

2025· share of the team’s dropback plays this player was on the field for. Presence, not a charted route rate.

Advanced (2025)

Yards after contact / att
1.5
Yards before contact / att
1.2
Broken tackles
6

Durability

  • 2023
  • 2024
  • 2025
    15 G · 2 Out
  • 15.5 projected games — last three seasons at a full slate.

R4 (126 overall) RB · that slot hit at 12.3% in 2010–2023 classes (n=57; contributor 29.8%). Window is the first three NFL seasons.

Next Gen Stats

No Next Gen Stats for this player yet.

Historical comps

Similar age, draft capital, and role — context for outcome bands, not a second DVS.

FAQ

What is Dylan Sampson's dynasty value on NextDyne?
Sampson scores 1,400 out of 10,000. The score blends 2025 production with our 2026 projection. Superflex and TE Premium shift the rankings; the trade calculator shows how.
What is Dylan Sampson's 2026 Engine Projection?
We project 6.9 half-PPR points per game for 2026. That rate feeds Value Score — multiply by games and your league’s scoring if you want a season total.
How are season fantasy points calculated on this page?
Season totals and the recent game log use Half-PPR so every public profile matches our Engine board. Your league’s scoring shows up inside the app.
Should I trade for Dylan Sampson in dynasty right now?
Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.