<![CDATA[RB's]]> The RB room got a makeover in the draft.  It's a room of new hope but yet melancholy because it's missing Nick Chubb.  

Returning Players:  Jerome Ford  5'10  210,  Pierre Strong  5'11  215     

Drafted Players:  Quinshon Judkins 6'0  221,    Dylan Sampson  5'8  200

UDFA:  Ahmani Marshall  6'2  225

- FB Troy Hairston  5'11  245

So, not including the FB, there's 5 RB's.   I think Marshall gets cut or gets to the PS...along with our ol' favorite John Kelly (not listed above).

That leaves 4...which is a good number for the room (5 with the FB).  However I don't think that Pierre Strong fits geometrically.  With Judkins, Ford & Sampson, we go down 2 inches and 10 lbs incrementally.  Pierre would be the odd man out.  ?  Seriously though, Judkins would be the power runner, Sampson the change of pace (pass catcher also) and Jerome Ford could sub for either of those roles.  

An argument could be made that there's room for another RB whether Strong is there or not.  But is there room for Chubb.  Yes, there is.  But there's no 'place' for him.  They drafted Judkins to replace Chubb.  To bring back Chubb puts Judkins on the bench.  I  do not see that happening.  [melancholy]

Now Sampson at 5'8  200 lbs is supposed to be the change of pace, pass catcher, speedster RB.  But I can't find a 40 time for him.  He didn't run the 40 at the combine (afraid to aggravate a late season hammy).  He DID run the 40 at his Pro Day...but his time was not publicized and when questioned at the Pro Day he said that his 40 runs felt fast and smooth...but didn't say what the time was.  Therefore, I'm thinking that he's actually not much faster than Judkins' 4.48 combine time.  Otherwise his time would've found it's way out of somebody's mouth.  

Jerome Ford.  He surprised me one time last season.  He had a breakaway run...and I noticed...that he can run friggin' FAST.  He ran away from the defenders.  Just like Chubb used to.  But we're all aware that his running lane instincts are not great.  Still though, he is here and will get some time on the field.

So not only will the QB position feature new headliners, the running game will be featuring the two new draft picks, Judkins & Sampson.  Let's hope we can get guys blocked for the QB's & RB's.  Because that's vital for success.  

]]>https://brownsboard.com/topic/72490/rb-sRSS for NodeThu, 01 Oct 2026 07:53:12 GMTTue, 06 May 2025 02:07:54 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to RB's on Tue, 06 May 2025 16:52:02 GMT]]> I think these were great picks as well.

I haven't enjoyed our run game since Chubb went down.

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@orion said:

Sampson said at his pro day that one of his goals for that day wash to show everyone that he can run routes and catch passes.  Supposedly he needs pass blocking coaching to better know where to go and how to get there.  All of the draftees need coaching up in something or other.  I'm excited to see these two guys play.  And hoping the OL can get people blocked.

And his QB last year at TN was a red shirt freshman, who was a very gifted scrambler.  My guess is he didn't have the checking down to the RB on his priority list yet especially given how well that kid could scoot himself.  The pass protection keeps appearing on many of the scouting reports I've seen for Sampson.  

I think Judkins and Sampson will make a fine tandem. 

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@bob806 said:

can these two new guys catch passes out of the backfield?

Sampson said at his pro day that one of his goals for that day wash to show everyone that he can run routes and catch passes.  Supposedly he needs pass blocking coaching to better know where to go and how to get there.  All of the draftees need coaching up in something or other.  I'm excited to see these two guys play.  And hoping the OL can get people blocked.

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@bob806 said:

Please fill me in, can these two new guys catch passes out of the backfield?

I know T Henderson did, never really paid attention on Judkins, and know next to zero on Sampson.

Sampson

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Judkins

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]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/1156229https://brownsboard.com/post/1156229Tue, 06 May 2025 12:52:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to RB's on Tue, 06 May 2025 12:45:26 GMT]]> Please fill me in, can these two new guys catch passes out of the backfield?

I know T Henderson did, never really paid attention on Judkins, and know next to zero on Sampson.

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@flugel said:

Here's an article I cut and pasted for you Orion that brings up his track background and what some of his times were in various sprints.  

https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/5-things-to-know-about-dylan-sampson-browns-no-126-pick-in-the-2025-nfl-draft#:~:text=He has a track background,6.90 in the 60 indoor.

5 things to know about Dylan Sampson, Browns No. 126 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft 

Sampson was a touchdown machine with Tennessee in 2024

Apr 26, 2025 at 05:33 PM

Anthony Poisal

Staff Writer

The Browns drafted RB Dylan Sampson with their first pick of Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft at No. 126 overall.

Here are five things to know about Cleveland's newest running back.

He exploded immediately once given a starting role

Sampson was always a steady producer at Tennessee even though he was a rotational player his first two seasons—he still scored 13 touchdowns and 1,001 yards on 164 carries (6.1 yards per carry) despite sharing backfields with other players.

In his final year in 2024, Sampson took over starting duties and dominated. He paced the SEC with 1,491 rushing yards and scored 22 touchdowns, propelling him to win SEC Offensive Player of the Year and second-team All-American honors.

He excelled at finding the end zone

Sampson set a school record by scoring at least one touchdown in 11 straight games and was excellent at finding the end zone throughout his whole college career—he scored 36 touchdowns in 35 games. His 13 career 100-yard games was tied for third-most in Tennessee history.

With Quinshon Judkins, who was drafted at 36th overall on Day 2, and Sampson, the Browns have now added two running backs who were proficient at crossing the goal line in college.

"Judkins has proven to be productive in that area, and then with Dylan it's the same thing," Browns Director of Player Personnel Dan Saganey said. "He has speed and touchdown production. We're always looking for guys who can score touchdowns at any offensive position, and both these guys have proven that against the highest level of competition."

He was one of the best backs available on Day 3

Sampson was one of the top backs that highlighted one of the deeper running back draft classes in recent memory. He was the 12th overall running back selected in the class, but he ranked as the sixth-best running back in Dane Brugler's position rankings for The Athletic.

Brugler wrote that Sampson "is equal parts fast, physical and slippery as a runner and shows promise as a pass catcher."

He has a track background

As a kid, Sampson focused on track as his main sport and consistently earned high finishes at regional and national meets. He continued running in high school at Dutchtown High School in Geismar, Louisiana, and was named the most outstanding male track athlete in his district in 2019. He was one of the state's best high school sprinters and achieved personal bests of 10.62 seconds in the 100 meters, 21.57 in the 200 and 6.90 in the 60 indoor.

He'll have a chance to compete for immediate snaps

The Browns' running back room also includes Judkins, Jerome Ford and Pierre Strong Jr., and the arrivals of Judkins and Sampson create an interesting battle for starting duties in 2024.

The Browns sought to revamp their run game after scoring only right rushing touchdowns in 2024, which ranked 31st in the league, and they've done so by pairing Sampson and Judkins to bring more explosiveness to the room.

FWIW 

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@orion said:

The RB room got a makeover in the draft.  It's a room of new hope but yet melancholy because it's missing Nick Chubb.  

Returning Players:  Jerome Ford  5'10  210,  Pierre Strong  5'11  215     

Drafted Players:  Quinshon Judkins 6'0  221,    Dylan Sampson  5'8  200

UDFA:  Ahmani Marshall  6'2  225

- FB Troy Hairston  5'11  245

So, not including the FB, there's 5 RB's.   I think Marshall gets cut or gets to the PS...along with our ol' favorite John Kelly (not listed above).

That leaves 4...which is a good number for the room (5 with the FB).  However I don't think that Pierre Strong fits geometrically.  With Judkins, Ford & Sampson, we go down 2 inches and 10 lbs incrementally.  Pierre would be the odd man out.  ?  Seriously though, Judkins would be the power runner, Sampson the change of pace (pass catcher also) and Jerome Ford could sub for either of those roles.  

An argument could be made that there's room for another RB whether Strong is there or not.  But is there room for Chubb.  Yes, there is.  But there's no 'place' for him.  They drafted Judkins to replace Chubb.  To bring back Chubb puts Judkins on the bench.  I  do not see that happening.  [melancholy]

Now Sampson at 5'8  200 lbs is supposed to be the change of pace, pass catcher, speedster RB.  But I can't find a 40 time for him.  He didn't run the 40 at the combine (afraid to aggravate a late season hammy).  He DID run the 40 at his Pro Day...but his time was not publicized and when questioned at the Pro Day he said that his 40 runs felt fast and smooth...but didn't say what the time was.  Therefore, I'm thinking that he's actually not much faster than Judkins' 4.48 combine time.  Otherwise his time would've found it's way out of somebody's mouth.  

Jerome Ford.  He surprised me one time last season.  He had a breakaway run...and I noticed...that he can run friggin' FAST.  He ran away from the defenders.  Just like Chubb used to.  But we're all aware that his running lane instincts are not great.  Still though, he is here and will get some time on the field.

So not only will the QB position feature new headliners, the running game will be featuring the two new draft picks, Judkins & Sampson.  Let's hope we can get guys blocked for the QB's & RB's.  Because that's vital for success.  

Here's an article I cut and pasted for you Orion that brings up his track background and what some of his times were in various sprints.  

https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/5-things-to-know-about-dylan-sampson-browns-no-126-pick-in-the-2025-nfl-draft#:~:text=He has a track background,6.90 in the 60 indoor.

5 things to know about Dylan Sampson, Browns No. 126 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft 

Sampson was a touchdown machine with Tennessee in 2024

Apr 26, 2025 at 05:33 PM

Anthony Poisal

Staff Writer

The Browns drafted RB Dylan Sampson with their first pick of Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft at No. 126 overall.

Here are five things to know about Cleveland's newest running back.

He exploded immediately once given a starting role

Sampson was always a steady producer at Tennessee even though he was a rotational player his first two seasons—he still scored 13 touchdowns and 1,001 yards on 164 carries (6.1 yards per carry) despite sharing backfields with other players.

In his final year in 2024, Sampson took over starting duties and dominated. He paced the SEC with 1,491 rushing yards and scored 22 touchdowns, propelling him to win SEC Offensive Player of the Year and second-team All-American honors.

He excelled at finding the end zone

Sampson set a school record by scoring at least one touchdown in 11 straight games and was excellent at finding the end zone throughout his whole college career—he scored 36 touchdowns in 35 games. His 13 career 100-yard games was tied for third-most in Tennessee history.

With Quinshon Judkins, who was drafted at 36th overall on Day 2, and Sampson, the Browns have now added two running backs who were proficient at crossing the goal line in college.

"Judkins has proven to be productive in that area, and then with Dylan it's the same thing," Browns Director of Player Personnel Dan Saganey said. "He has speed and touchdown production. We're always looking for guys who can score touchdowns at any offensive position, and both these guys have proven that against the highest level of competition."

He was one of the best backs available on Day 3

Sampson was one of the top backs that highlighted one of the deeper running back draft classes in recent memory. He was the 12th overall running back selected in the class, but he ranked as the sixth-best running back in Dane Brugler's position rankings for The Athletic.

Brugler wrote that Sampson "is equal parts fast, physical and slippery as a runner and shows promise as a pass catcher."

He has a track background

As a kid, Sampson focused on track as his main sport and consistently earned high finishes at regional and national meets. He continued running in high school at Dutchtown High School in Geismar, Louisiana, and was named the most outstanding male track athlete in his district in 2019. He was one of the state's best high school sprinters and achieved personal bests of 10.62 seconds in the 100 meters, 21.57 in the 200 and 6.90 in the 60 indoor.

He'll have a chance to compete for immediate snaps

The Browns' running back room also includes Judkins, Jerome Ford and Pierre Strong Jr., and the arrivals of Judkins and Sampson create an interesting battle for starting duties in 2024.

The Browns sought to revamp their run game after scoring only right rushing touchdowns in 2024, which ranked 31st in the league, and they've done so by pairing Sampson and Judkins to bring more explosiveness to the room.

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