Dylan Sampson

Career StatsD-

Year	Team	GP	Yards	TD	YPC
Career		15	175	—	2.7
2025		15	175	0	2.7

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Browns secured solid value with Dylan Sampson's four-year, $5.1M deal, landing what amounts to a fair contract for a depth piece at the league's most replaceable position. At $1.3M annually, Cleveland is paying appropriate market rate for a running back who profiles as organizational depth rather than a featured contributor, earning a B CVI that reflects smart roster building without breaking the bank. The modest $900K guaranteed money keeps the Browns' financial risk minimal while providing them flexibility to develop Sampson or move on without penalty if he doesn't progress beyond his current role. For a depth piece at running back, this contract structure makes perfect sense — short of elite talent, teams should avoid significant investment at the position, and Cleveland threaded that needle effectively here. This signing suggests the Browns view Sampson as a capable fourth or fifth option who can contribute on special teams and spot duty, which aligns perfectly with both his production tier and the contract's modest financial commitment.

Performance Analysis

Dylan Sampson earns a D- for the Browns at running back, a rookie who has been adjusting to the physicality of the NFL game. Sampson has some quickness and the ability to make defenders miss, but his size has been a limitation against NFL-caliber tacklers. His pass-blocking ability is undeveloped, which has limited his snap count on obvious passing downs. Cleveland has given him some looks, but the production has not warranted a larger role. Sampson needs to show he can handle the physical demands of the position to earn more opportunities.