RB · CLE · #22
He ranks RB130 through 1 game, down from RB56. Early, not a finished step down.
Picked by the Browns in 2025 via a trade with the Jaguars.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
1,479
Range 1,344–1,610
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Young RB with proof and a long runway.
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
116.6 pts
6.9 PPG · 15.5 games
438.4 rush yds · 35.2 rec · 282 rec yds
Week 6 projection
0.0 pts
vs BAL · floor–ceiling 0.0–0.0
History starts Preseason 2026.
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Process ×0.98
Process residual (not a second production percentile).
Org environment ×0.99
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Sampson ranks RB130 in 2026 through 1 game. He ranks RB130 through 1 game, down from RB56. Early, not a finished step down. The 2026 projection is modest — the role has to hold. Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure.
Dynasty notes from our blog that mention Dylan Sampson.
Half-PPR points
0.0
PPG
0.0
Rank so far
RB130
Key stats
2026 week shape
0/1 Boom 0%
1/1 Bust 100%
Boom is 20+ half-PPR. Bust is under 5.
| Season | Finish | Half-PPR FP | PPG | Rush yd | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yd | Rec TD | Pass yd | Pass TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | RB130so far | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | RB56 | 71.1 | 4.7 | 175 | — | 33 | 271 | 2 | — | — |
Career arc
Dashed bar is the 2026 Engine projection, not a completed season.
| Week | Half-PPR FP | Opp | Script | Rush | Rec | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 W1 | 0.0Bust | JAX | 44 plays · 50% pass | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Week 1 Engine grade
Projected 7.6 · scored 0.0 half-PPR · outside the floor–ceiling band. Miss +7.6.
Those opponents
Rush yards they allowed per game in 2026, vs league. Plus is easier.
Snap share
2025 offense · 26.5% mean
Pass-play participation
28.1%
2025· share of the team’s dropback plays this player was on the field for. Presence, not a charted route rate.
Advanced (2025)
Durability
R4 (126 overall) RB · that slot hit at 12.3% in 2010–2023 classes (n=57; contributor 29.8%). Window is the first three NFL seasons.
No Next Gen Stats for this player yet.
Similar age, draft capital, and role — context for outcome bands, not a second DVS.