Drew Sample
TE
#89
Experience: 6 years
Height: 6-5
Age: 28
Weight: 255 lbs
College: Washington
2023 SEASON
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REC22
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YDS163
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AVG7.41
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TDS2
Receiving
Days
| G | REC | YDS | AVG | LNG | TD | 1st | 1st% | 20+ | 40+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mondays | 2 | 2 | 18 | 9 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 50 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Days (not Mon or Sun) | 3 | 5 | 57 | 11.4 | 16 | 0 | 3 | 60 | 0 | 0 |
| Sundays | 12 | 15 | 88 | 5.9 | 22 | 2 | 5 | 33.3 | 1 | 0 |
Months
| G | REC | YDS | AVG | LNG | TD | 1st | 1st% | 20+ | 40+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | 5 | 9 | 74 | 8.2 | 16 | 0 | 5 | 55.6 | 0 | 0 |
| January | 1 | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 50 | 0 | 0 |
| November | 4 | 8 | 72 | 9 | 22 | 2 | 3 | 37.5 | 1 | 0 |
| October | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| September | 3 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Opponents by Group
| G | REC | YDS | AVG | LNG | TD | 1st | 1st% | 20+ | 40+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs AFC Teams | 12 | 20 | 152 | 7.6 | 22 | 2 | 9 | 45 | 1 | 0 |
| vs NFC Teams | 5 | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Outside Own Division | 11 | 14 | 88 | 6.3 | 22 | 1 | 4 | 28.6 | 1 | 0 |
| vs Own Division | 6 | 8 | 75 | 9.4 | 16 | 1 | 5 | 62.5 | 0 | 0 |
Opponents by Team
| G | REC | YDS | AVG | LNG | TD | 1st | 1st% | 20+ | 40+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Ravens | 2 | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 50 | 0 | 0 |
| Buffalo Bills | 1 | 3 | 30 | 10 | 22 | 1 | 1 | 33.3 | 1 | 0 |
| Cleveland Browns | 2 | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 50 | 0 | 0 |
| Tennessee Titans | 1 | 1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Houston Texans | 1 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Indianapolis Colts | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 50 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 1 | 1 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 100 | 0 | 0 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | 1 | 3 | 21 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 33.3 | 0 | 0 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minnesota Vikings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arizona Cardinals | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 2 | 4 | 49 | 12.2 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 75 | 0 | 0 |
| San Francisco 49ers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Outcomes
| G | REC | YDS | AVG | LNG | TD | 1st | 1st% | 20+ | 40+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Losses | 8 | 12 | 100 | 8.3 | 16 | 1 | 5 | 41.7 | 0 | 0 |
| Wins | 9 | 10 | 63 | 6.3 | 22 | 1 | 4 | 40 | 1 | 0 |
Stadiums
| G | REC | YDS | AVG | LNG | TD | 1st | 1st% | 20+ | 40+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Browns Stadium | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium | 1 | 3 | 21 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 33.3 | 0 | 0 |
| State Farm Stadium | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| EverBank Stadium | 1 | 1 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 100 | 0 | 0 |
| Levi's® Stadium | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nissan Stadium | 1 | 1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paycor Stadium | 9 | 12 | 75 | 6.2 | 22 | 2 | 4 | 33.3 | 1 | 0 |
| M&T Bank Stadium | 1 | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 50 | 0 | 0 |
| Acrisure Stadium | 1 | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 66.7 | 0 | 0 |
Biography
A 2019 Bengals second-round draft pick, Sample is credited by Cincinnati's coaches as among the top blocking TEs in NFL ... Has played in 61 career regular-season games with 35 starts, including eight starts in final nine games of 2023 as he took over top TE spot on depth chart ... Has 80 career receptions for 621 yards and three TDs, in addition to blocking responsibilities ... Missed most of 2022 season due to knee injury sustained in Week 2, but returned for '23 season opener and played in all 17 games ... Had streak of 39 consecutive games played (including postseason) before knee injury ... Also a contributor on special teams who lined up for 199 ST snaps in 2023 season ... Was college teammates with Bengals QB Jake Browning at the University of Washington.