Despite not being drafted in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, Dylan Sampson is looked at as the most NFL-ready running back from the 2025 NFL Draft class. He had a record shattering season in 2024, and it was also his first year as a starter, playing for the Volunteers. Though Sampson is a bit short when it comes to his height, he more than makes up for it with his speed, athleticism, and explosiveness. He was one of the best players in all of college football, and was a member of the team’s leadership council providing vocal presence, during his time with the Volunteers. <\/p>
Sampson is one of the fastest football players in this year’s draft class, and while he did not run the 40-yard dash at NFL Combine, we all know how good of a player he is. He enrolled at Tennessee in 2022, and during his freshman season he had 397 rushing yards with 6 touchdowns. The following season, he showed a lot of improvement, as his rushing numbers jumped from 397 to 604 in 2023. And in his final season with the Volunteers, Sampson was voted the SEC Offensive Player of the Year by coaches and associated press, as he rushed for 1491 rushing yards, and 22 rushing touchdowns (most by an SEC player since Najee Harris had 26 in 2020). <\/p>