Does Dylan Sampson Go To The NFL In 2025?

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VOLINVONORE said:
Do you think the so call experts will have him rated in the top 7 running backs at the end of the season, I really hope so, but I doubt they will have him rated that high. I know most of us believe he should be, but we will have to see where he stands in January. I hope he gets drafted and we have a couple of backs who will be able to carry on if he is drafted.
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There's a few moving parts here. Where does his season end up?* What are the other backs available? What teams are prioritizing the position in that draft? How good was the combine?

*He's currently on pace for nearly 1400yds a slew of td's. Granted the schedule is a bit more daunting overall during the back half but even so 1200yds and 20 rushing tds is very believable. In the SEC mind you. That'll get noticed.
 
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I's pretty much a given he declares. I just hope he stays healthy considering he's been asked to run up the middle upteen times a game against a defense that knows he's coming
 
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BigOrangeFanatic said:
I think he's gone.

Which begs the question, who is next man up? Bishop is a great complimentary back to Sampson but I don't see him bing an every down kind of guy. Seldon is injury prone. Keith is a short yardage guy. That pretty much leaves Lewis.
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Probably a combination of Bishop/Lewis/Seldon All seem to add different skills
 
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BigOrangeFanatic said:
I think he's gone.

Which begs the question, who is next man up? Bishop is a great complimentary back to Sampson but I don't see him bing an every down kind of guy. Seldon is injury prone. Keith is a short yardage guy. That pretty much leaves Lewis.
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Sampson should absolutely go, and has a great chance to be a 2nd or high 3rd, but wherever he lands will be fortunate to get him.

Your comments on Bishop are based on what, exactly? He will grow and learn with a season and full off season in the program, and already has shown that he has the tools to be a great back in this system - pretty much exactly like Sampson last year.
 
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Volfan1000 said:
I think there might be a very good chance that Sampson might turn pro after this season because teams will be keying on him next season.
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As a RB if he gets a high draft grade (over 3rd round) he would be crazy not to. For RBS 2nd round is a first round grade these days.. Elite running backs are third rounders. Of the top 10 rushers in NFL right now only 4 were drafted in the first round. 1 was undrafted. Almost all those guys had 1-2 years of production in college. Tread on tires is a thing.

Playing 4 years is bad for your NFL resume because they want the least amount of trread on tires. Show them 1 good year of production and you're in the 3rd round aka future starter. Dylan has enough production now to be drafted without playing another game.. If we don't make playoffs him playing in a bowl game would be silly even from a personal business perspective. Shelf life for RB's is too short to waste a single snap in college you don't need sadly.
 
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EastTNVol6240 said:
Unless he’s making big nil money he’d be silly not to.
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Years of service for that NFL pension is important too. If the money is similar then the NFL is a much better option. The amount one receives is directly related to years played and salary. Getting one more year in the league and getting a second salary is huge. Healthcare and pay for life starting at 55 is incredible
 
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EastTNVol6240 said:
Unless he’s making big nil money he’d be silly not to.
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Even if he gets a big NIL offer, he should leave if he gets a 3rd round grade or better. His first NFL deal will be locked in at a certain number, but the most important thing is making it to the second contract - that's where the serious life-changing money is.

Backs who get in early will reach that point at about age 25-26, still young enough to be attractive to NFL teams. The closer they are to 30, the less chance there is to get any kind of extended deal, regardless how productive they are.
 
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EastTNVol6240 said:
Unless he’s making big nil money he’d be silly not to.
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another problem, RB's are not a glamour position. HUGE NIL deals wont come their way. Look at it like this. Perfect Example is Ashton Jeanty. Dude has been insane since he was a true freshman. he ran for almost 1400 yards last season and is on pace to break 2k yards and 30+ tds no sweat and only recently has entered the Heisman conversation even though his YPC just recently slipped under 10 yards a game (9.9 right now) and his team has already played the 'hard' part of their schedule. They are one of the biggest favorites to get a conference nod to the playoffs because there is no real competition to them in their conference. They have to beat UNLV and their path is pretty much set. they lost to Oregon by 3. how is a dude averaging over 200 yards 3 tds and nearly 10 yards a carry not on every commercial break on Saturdays? Like I said he didn't come from nowhere he's been doing this since he was a true freshman at school with decent media exposure (that crazy blue field). For a RB leave after your junior year or else. Senior RB's or ones with super high carries don't translate well to the NFL. Derrick Henry is the exception in recent times and even he was (stupidly) cast off by the Titans because they were worried about his tread (that dude isn't human).
 
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sami said:
Even if he gets a big NIL offer, he should leave if he gets a 3rd round grade or better. His first NFL deal will be locked in at a certain number, but the most important thing is making it to the second contract - that's where the serious life-changing money is.

Backs who get in early will reach that point at about age 25-26, still young enough to be attractive to NFL teams. The closer they are to 30, the less chance there is to get any kind of extended deal, regardless how productive they are.
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The second contract is always the goal. I think the fact that he’s been the 2nd or 3rd guy until this year, combined with his ability to catch the ball out of the backfield will make him very attractive to NFL clubs. Now if we would use him to catch the ball out of the backfield more that would make me very happy.
 
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Barring a serious injury, he gone. And we will need a transfer. The RB room is thin as it is. I like Bishop and the potential of Lewis/Seldon, but we need experience at the RB position.
 
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Yes 100% he will be gone. There is zero benefit of him coming back and risking an injury.

It's sad but the odds are extremely against him too on getting that "big second contract". The position is pretty expendable and the wear and tear is greater than at any position.

You have rare exceptions on guys like Kamara, CMC, Jonathan Taylor, Saquon, Henry, etc. They get those massive contracts, but usually get washed super quickly. It's dumb to for a team to invest heavily into the position. I know San Fran is probably regretting it now with CMC.
 
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BigOrangeFanatic said:
Nah. He was destined to be in this spot after showing what he could do last year.

May be wrong on Bishop, guess we'll find out because I don't see Sampson sticking around and I wouldn't either if I was him. Just about an entirely new OL next year plus there would really be nothing left to prove if he did stay.
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Especially after UT wins the natty and he wins the Heisman. :cool:
 
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He's probably in the top 2 or 3 RBs coming out if he goes, and that still would only be a late 2nd or 3rd round pick. How RBs go in the 1st round in last 25 years?

RBs are a dime a dozen in the NFL


He definitely should go
 
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