Browns steal 35-touchdown running back from rest of NFL

Jarrett Bailey

Browns steal 35-touchdown running back from rest of NFL image

The Cleveland Browns continue their incredible draft with yet another running back. After taking Quinshon Judkins in the second round, the Browns take Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson in round four.

Sampson has 35 career rushing touchdowns, and now the Browns have a potentially great one-two punch at the position for years to come.

NFL analyst Lance Zierlen compares Sampson to Brian Westbrook.

"Compact back with good instincts and run-after-contact ability that propelled him to stardom in his lone season as a starter, Zierlein writes. "Sampson separates himself from other backs in the class with an impressive feel for timing, spacing and blocking scheme. He sees lane development in real time and is disciplined to stay on the designed track, but he can flip a switch and improvise when traffic mounts. He can wiggle around tacklers or break free from their grasps. Ball security and pass protection improvement will be early priorities for his next coaching staff. Sampson plays with the instincts of a seasoned veteran and has the talent to build on what he started in 2024."

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Jarrett Bailey

Jarrett Bailey is a freelance NFL writer for The Sporting News. He previously wrote for USA TODAY Sports Media Group, The 33rd Team and Pro Football Network. Enjoyer of chocolate milk, metal music, Batman, pasta salad, and pro wrestling. There is nothing more breathtaking than a Jeff Hardy swanton bomb.