Where is Dylan Sampson from?

Last Modified Apr 26, 2025 09:44 GMT
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Dylan Sampson is a running back and played the 2024 college football season for the Tennessee Volunteers. He was a junior in the 2024 season. He prepped at Dutchtown High School in his hometown of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He became the school's all-time leading rusher, with a four-star rating from On3 and a three-star prospect by 247Sports, Rivals, and ESPN. Sampson was ranked as the No. 30 overall running back and the No. 15 overall player in the state of Louisiana by 247Sports. He committed to Tennessee over LSU, Arkansas, and others.

As a freshman, Dylan Sampson had 397 rushing yards and six touchdowns. In 2023, he contested against Virginia and UTSA, finishing with 604 rushing yards and seven touchdowns. In 2024, he rushed for 1,400 yards and 22 touchdowns, breaking the school record for rushing touchdowns in a season. He won SEC Offensive Player of the Year and declared for the 2025 NFL Draft.

Dylan Sampson's Hometown

Dylan Sampson is from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as per the University of Tennessee Athletics. Sampson has two brothers, Austin and Justin, and a sister, Payton.

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Where was Dylan Sampson born?

Dylan Sampson's birthplace is Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and he was born on September 14, 2004, as per the University of Tennessee Athletics.

He is majoring in information sciences and was part of the 2023–24 VOLeaders Academy, which traveled to South Africa in summer 2024.

Dylan Sampson's nationality

Dylan Sampson is an American National.

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FAQs on Dylan Sampson

A. Dylan Sampson played the 2024 CFB season for the Tennessee Volunteers.

A. Dylan Sampson plays as a running back.

A. Dylan Sampson's jersey number for the 2024 season was 6.

A. Dylan Sampson is 5 feet 8 inches tall.

A. Dylan Sampson weighs 200 pounds.

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