Pete Overzet labeled Dylan Sampson (Round 4, pick 126, Super Model 69, ADP 198.9) his favorite late-round rookie RB. Kevin Stefanski said both Sampson and second-rounder Quinshon Judkins have 'done a great job of learning the system,' hinting at a true competition. Overzet thinks the talent gap is overstated—Judkins goes 120 picks earlier—and expects both rookies to get cracks at starter touches. He is exploiting the price disparity, holding 11.1 % exposure and predicting Sampson’s ADP will spike if the rookie flashes in camp.

Beimfohr moved fourth-round rookie Dylan Sampson way up his Best Ball rankings, arguing the Tennessee product suddenly has a massive opportunity edge. With unsigned second-round pick Quinshon Judkins facing a contract stalemate and a possible paid-leave designation after his domestic-violence arrest, Sampson is the only healthy rookie in camp. The former SEC Offensive Player of the Year racked up 1,600 yards and 22 TDs last season and now gets a "nice long runway" to impress coaches. If he performs, Sampson could secure the lead role before Judkins ever reports, giving drafters an explosive, discounted upside play in the double-digit rounds.

Mike Wright highlighted fourth-round rookie Dylan Sampson as an under-the-radar beneficiary of the Judkins mess. With only Jerome Ford and Pierre Strong ahead of him, Sampson could conceivably steal the passing-down role thanks to his receiving chops, something Wright stressed Ford does not excel at. If Ford becomes the two-down grinder on a low-scoring offense, Sampson’s check-down volume could turn him into a sneaky PPR flex while Judkins is away. Wright recommended grabbing Sampson in the final rounds of season-long and best-ball drafts before camp reports catch up.

Josh Pate labeled Dylan Sampson a steal if he slips past Day 2 because speed‑obsessed scouts are ignoring real football production. Sampson, the 2024 SEC Offensive Player of the Year with 22 rushing TDs, was "the engine" of Tennessee’s offense in a year the Vols leaned on defense and the ground game. Pate noted Sampson repeatedly took over contests in the deepest conference, even while competing with Boise State star Ashton Jeanty for national accolades. Although his straight‑line 40 time may top out in the mid‑4.5s, Sampson’s contact balance and short‑area burst translate to chain‑moving reliability—exactly what fantasy managers need. Pate trusts him for 17–18 carries plus goal‑line work right away and recommends dynasty drafters treat him as a top‑five rookie RB, while bettors can look at long‑shot Offensive Rookie of the Year odds before the market adjusts.