Summary
Drew Sample carries a 49.0 dynasty score, ranking 99 at TE. Sample’s 106 receiving yards and 1 touchdown in 17 games is consistent with his stable trend, and he has two years remaining on his contract.
Projection Rationale
Sample’s 106 receiving yards and 1 touchdown in 17 games indicate a stable production trajectory. His 65th percentile Usage grade suggests he will continue to receive a significant target share. Sample has two years remaining on his contract, which should provide some role security.
Injury Risk
No injury entries in 2025. Sample’s 100th percentile Durability grade indicates a low injury risk profile.
Opportunity Notes
Sample’s snap share percentage trended up in 2025, from 41.0% to 72.0%. The tight end role appears secure, with Sample being the primary tight end on the Bengals.
Scheme Fit Analysis
Dan Pitcher coordinates a mcvay_tree offense with a 62.7% pass rate and 81.6% shotgun usage. This scheme helps Sample’s receiving production, as he averaged 106 yards and 1 touchdown in 17 games.
Trend Assessment
Stable
Sample’s stable trend is consistent with his 0th percentile Consistency grade and 65th percentile Usage grade.
Ceiling / Floor
Ceiling: TE2-TE3. For Sample to reach this ceiling, he must maintain a significant target share and continue to produce in the Bengals’ mcvay_tree offense.
Floor: TE4-TE5. If Sample’s target share decreases or he loses the tight end role, his production will likely decline.
Comparable Player
Anthony Becht, 2001-2004.