TE · CIN · #89
Drew Sample
- Height
- HT 6'5"
- Weight
- WT 259 lbs
- Birth date
- Apr 16, 1996 (age 30.3)
- College
- Washington
Only 11 games in 2024 — durability, not age band, is the headline.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
349
Range 299–399
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
DVS is our model view, scored on Engine-default half-PPR — not a guaranteed price in your league. Bye weeks and schedule strength are left out on purpose.
2026 Engine Projections
21.2 pts
1.2 PPG · 9.8 games
12.9 rec · 95.8 rec yds · 0.9 rec TD
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection — not extra 0–10,000 components.
Durability ×0.95
3 of last 3 seasons under 15 games.
Process ×1.03
Process residual (not a second production percentile).
Org environment ×1.02
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
Sample scored 24.4 Half-PPR points in 2025 (TE65). Only 11 games in 2024 — durability, not age band, is the headline. The 2026 model is cautious — wait for a real role change before paying up.
2025 fantasy highlights
Half-PPR points
24.4
PPG
2.0
Positional finish
TE65
Key stats
- Rec: 15 (TE57)
- Rec yds: 106 (TE68)
- Rec TD: 1 (TE50)
Career (Half-PPR)
7 seasons
| Season | Finish | Half-PPR FP | PPG | Rec | Rec yd | Rec TD | Rush yd | Rush TD | Pass yd | Pass TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | TE65 | 24.4 | 2.0 | 15 | 106 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | 26.5 | 2.4 | 20 | 109 | 1 | -4 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | 39.3 | 2.8 | 22 | 163 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | 0.8 | 0.4 | 2 | -2 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | 13.6 | 1.4 | 11 | 81 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | 58.9 | 3.7 | 40 | 349 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | 5.5 | 1.1 | 5 | 30 | — | — | — | — | — |
Recent games (2025)
| Week | Half-PPR FP | Opp | Pass | Rush | Rec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 W18 | 3.2 | CLE | 0 | 0 | 17 · 3 rec |
| 2025 W17 | 1.3 | ARI | 0 | 0 | 8 · 1 rec |
| 2025 W16 | 4.1 | MIA | 0 | 0 | 31 · 2 rec |
| 2025 W15 | 2.2 | BAL | 0 | 0 | 12 · 2 rec |
| 2025 W13 | 2.2 | BAL | 0 | 3 | 14 · 1 rec |
| 2025 W12 | 0.5 | NE | 0 | 0 | 0 · 1 rec |
| 2025 W7 | 0.0 | PIT | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W6 | 0.3 | GB | 0 | 0 | -2 · 1 rec |
| 2025 W5 | 0.4 | DET | 0 | 0 | -1 · 1 rec |
| 2025 W3 | 9.0 | MIN | 0 | 0 | 20 / 1 TD · 2 rec |
Next Gen Stats
No Next Gen Stats for this player yet.
Historical comps
Similar age, draft capital, and role — context for outcome bands, not a second DVS.
FAQ
- What is Drew Sample's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Sample scores 349 out of 10,000 — a top-TE on our board. The score blends 2025 production with our 2026 projection. Superflex and TE Premium shift the rankings; the trade calculator shows how.
- What is Drew Sample's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 1.2 half-PPR points per game for 2026. That rate feeds Value Score — multiply by games and your league’s scoring if you want a season total.
- How are season fantasy points calculated on this page?
- Season totals and the recent game log use Half-PPR so every public profile matches our Engine board. Your league’s scoring shows up inside the app.
- Where can I trade Drew Sample in a mock dynasty roster?
- Compare Sample against picks and other players in the dynasty trade calculator, or mock-draft with Best Available.