Drew Sample
28-Year-Old
2023 Receiving Stats
REC
22
YDS
163
TD
2
AVG
7.4
TAR
27
2024 Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Sample is returning from a lost 2022 season in which he played only two games due to MCL and PCL injuries suffered in the Bengals' second game. The 2019 second-round pick out of Washington has never played a big role in the passing game, and that will likely continue after the team added Irv Smith via free agency. Read Past Outlooks
Lands three-year extension
Sample has signed a three-year contract extension with the Bengals.
ANALYSIS
Per Ben Baby of ESPN.com, the deal is worth $10.5 million. Sample is coming off a 2023 campaign in which he recorded 22 catches for 163 yards and two touchdowns in 17 regular-season games. While the 2019 second-rounder is back in the fold, Sample's potential workload and in turn fantasy upside in 2024 hinges on what other moves the Bengals make at the tight end position in free agency and the draft.
Per Ben Baby of ESPN.com, the deal is worth $10.5 million. Sample is coming off a 2023 campaign in which he recorded 22 catches for 163 yards and two touchdowns in 17 regular-season games. While the 2019 second-rounder is back in the fold, Sample's potential workload and in turn fantasy upside in 2024 hinges on what other moves the Bengals make at the tight end position in free agency and the draft.
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Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Drew Sample's 2023 advanced stats compare to other tight ends?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank.
The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Air Yards Per Game
0.8Air Yards Per Snap
0.03% Team Air Yards
0.4%% Team Targets
4.5%Avg Depth of Target
0.5 YdsCatch Rate
81.5%Drop Rate
7.4%Avg Yds After Catch
8.1% Targeted On Route
17.9%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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2023 NFL Game Log
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
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How often does Drew Sample run a route when on the field for a pass play?
This data will let you see how Drew Sample and the other tight ends for the Bengals are being used. Some tight ends may have a lot of snaps, but they're not that useful for fantasy purposes because they're not actually running routes. This data will help you see when this is the case.
Drew Sample
151 routes 27 targets
304 routes 45 targets
224 routes 50 targets
Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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2023 Drew Sample Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Drew Sample's measurables compare to other tight ends?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 4"Weight
255 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.71 secShuttle Time
4.31 secCone Drill
7.15 secVertical Jump
33.5 inBroad Jump
115 inHand Length
9.63 inArm Length
33.38 inLatest Fantasy Rumors
On Arizona's radar
Sample had a workout with the Cardinals on Wednesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
A knee injury limited Sample to just two appearances for the Bengals in 2022, but the 6-foot-4 tight end has since recovered. If Sample lands in Arizona, he would provide a veteran presence alongside 2022 second-round pick Trey McBride while Zach Ertz works his way back from a major knee injury of his own.
A knee injury limited Sample to just two appearances for the Bengals in 2022, but the 6-foot-4 tight end has since recovered. If Sample lands in Arizona, he would provide a veteran presence alongside 2022 second-round pick Trey McBride while Zach Ertz works his way back from a major knee injury of his own.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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2019
After netting 53 targets in his second season in 2020, Sample's opportunities dried up last season with C.J. Uzomah returning healthy. Sample had just 11 catches on 15 targets for 81 yards. The 2019 second-round pick could be similarly limited this year after the Bengals brought in Hayden Hurst to start ahead of him.
More Fantasy News
Plays in all 17 games
Sample played in all 17 games for the Bengals in 2023, recording 22 catches for 163 yards and two touchdowns.
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Four targets in loss
Sample caught three of four targets for 21 yards in Sunday's 25-17 loss to the Chiefs.
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Three catches against Steelers
Sample caught all three of his targets for 38 yards in Saturday's 34-11 loss to the Steelers.
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Blocking role
Sample was targeted once on 40 offensive snaps in Saturday's overtime win over the Vikings.
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Set to face Vikings
Sample (illness) is listed as active for Saturday's game against the Vikings.
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