RB Dylan Sampson (4.26.25)

Yeah. I’m just wondering how you feel about coming in here and pairing with Quinshon Judkins and what you guys can do as far as a 1, 2 punch in the backfield here?

“Yeah, man, it’s a blessing. You know, I think if you look at the NFL right now, it’s kind of like the platform. You know, you see guys like (David) Montgomery and (Jahmyr) Gibbs, you know, in the past, Alvin Kamara and Mark Ingram II. You know, I think it works best when you have guys who complement each other and, you know, push each other to be the best.”

 

Hey, Dylan, I saw somewhere that Reggie Bush was one of your idols or somebody that you tried to emulate. What was it about his game that you loved?

“Just how electric he was, you know, with the ball out in space. Whether catching the ball or running the ball, he just had that juice, that energy that kind of like it fed into the game and wanted. We really wanted to see him with the ball in his hand. So, just try to implement some of that in my game.”

 

Hey, Dylan, obviously, the last several years, you know, Nick Chubb has been sort of a staple for the Browns. One, how much have you over your, you know, kind of watched Nick and how much do you, you know, kind of take from his gaming, too? Two, but the thought of maybe you and Quinshon kind of being the next. The heir apparent to him with this franchise.

“Yeah, yeah. Oh, definitely watched Nick Chubb over the years. You know, he’s a different type of runner than me, but just the violence he plays with— when he’s healthy, he’s one of the best backs in the league, he’ll be definitely a staple in that program. But I just try to watch guys similar to my playstyle, similar to my body type because it’s just more realistic to me.”

 

Hey, Dylan, you’re gonna get in here in just a couple weeks and start working rookie minicamp. So for you, what are some of the areas of the game you’re looking to show off to the Browns organization once you’re at work and what are maybe some of the areas that you’re looking to get to work on early as a Brown?

“Just looking to come in and show them how quick I could take in the offense and learn the plays. My ability to process information and, you know, play out in space as well as in between the tackles. And I’m just looking to improve in the small details of my game with a pass pro, you know, just the physical aspect of it, you know, just being able to be a three down back.”

 

Hey, Dylan (Sampson), congratulations. Playing in the SEC, obviously considered generally the best conference in college football. Just how do you think the opponents you’ve played over the years and especially this past year and the success that you have has prepared you for the NFL?

“I’m talking about just practice. You know, we talk about practice, going against guys like Byron Young, James Pierce (Jr.), a lot of the good D line that we had – it prepared me for each and every single game, because I mean, those are both guys who, one just got drafted in the first round and the other one is doing his thing with the Rams. It’s competition every single day in practice. I get to play against guys like Jalon Walker and just a lot of other guys. It prepares me the most in the most competition. It’s definitely rough in between those tackles in the SEC. I’m ready to experience on the next level.”

 

Did you know Quinshon (Judkins) like off the field personally, just from having been together in the SEC?

“No, I didn’t. I never talked to him while he’s in the SEC, but I definitely knew of him because he definitely jumped onto the scene and started doing his thing, but I didn’t have a relationship with him.”

 

And when you talk about your playstyle, how would you describe that?

“I’ll just say, I play with a certain type of tenacity and violence, but it’s also kind of calm and controlled at the same time. I feel like I’m not a flashy runner. I don’t do a lot of moves, but my contact balance shows my moves out in space and my ability and my vision and my speed show up on stage. I’m just looking to put everything together.”

 

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