ESPN analyst says the Cleveland Browns got one of the biggest steals in the NFL draft and it could pay off in a huge way
Cleveland Browns added seven new draft picks to their 2025 plans over the weekend. Going into the week, the Browns had 10 picks but ended up making just seven after a couple of trades. The team needed running back depth going into the draft and a starter at that. Cleveland may have been able to […]
Cleveland Browns added seven new draft picks to their 2025 plans over the weekend. Going into the week, the Browns had 10 picks but ended up making just seven after a couple of trades.
The team needed running back depth going into the draft and a starter at that. Cleveland may have been able to find two starting-level running backs to help jumpstart their offense.
Quinshon Judkins was the first running back taken by Cleveland in the second round and they doubled down by what one ESPN analyst is calling a steal in the draft.
Matt Miller of ESPN believes that the Browns landed a good one at pick No. 126 when they selected Dylan Sampson out of Tennessee.
“Sampson is a home run hitter who set the Tennessee single-season rushing record last season (1,491 yards) and has proved in his outstanding ability as a slasher and outside runner. This is one of the steals of the draft, as I had Sampson as my No. 64 overall prospect.” — Matt Miller, ESPN
After spending two seasons as one of the running back options for Tennessee, Sampson broke out in a big way in 2024 by rushing for 1,491 yards and adding 22 touchdowns on the ground. Coming to Cleveland, Sampson joins his former teammate Cedric Tillman, who the Browns also drafted out of Tennessee.
Sampson will have a chance at carving out a role alongside Judkins as a rookie with the Browns. Though he is a bit underside at 5-foot-8, Sampson is lighting in a bottle and is a big play waiting to happen.
Cleveland struggled to run the ball last season. After landing two quality running backs in the draft, including a steal, there should be big improvements made by the Browns.
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Makes sense for what Cleveland needs.
