Dylan Sampson

Nationality

United States

Born

2004-09-14

Height

5' 8"

Weight

200 lbs

Number

#22

Dylan Jacob Sampson (born September 14, 2004) is an American professional football running back for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers and was the 2024 SEC Offensive Player of the Year after rushing for 22 touchdowns with 1,400 yards. Sampson was selected by the Browns in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL draft. Early life Sampson was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and attended Dutchtown High School in Geismar, Louisiana. During his high school career, Sampson surpassed Eddie Lacy as the school's all-time leading rusher. As a junior, he ran for 1,327 yards and 15 touchdowns in eight games. He followed that up as a senior by rushing for 1,374 yards and 22 touchdowns. A four-star recruit, Sampson committed to play college football at the University of Tennessee over offers from Arkansas, Mississippi State, LSU and Penn State.