The Cincinnati Bengals made a splash on the defensive line in the first round of the draft with Myles Murphy.
Murphy bolsters the depth and immediate starting rotation, but it’s guys like Sample who will back up multiple spots and make roster battles interesting.
Experience: 3 years (Round 4, 2021)
Age: 23
College: Tulane
2021 PFF Grade: 58.0
Numbers to Know: 3.5 career sacks (two in 2022)
Resume and Outlook: Sample played 400-plus snaps last year and appeared in all three playoff games, including some nice plays in the AFC title game. He’s got a bright future, especially because of his versatility and ability to help on special teams. He might never pop off the film like a Joseph Ossai, but he’s got the makeup of a guy who is going to be around a long, long time.
Highlights:
Other 2023 Bengals player profiles:
| Position | Name |
| OL | Jaxson Kirkland |
| DE | Tarell Basham |
| RB | Chris Evans |
| DE | Jeff Gunter |
| P | Brad Robbins |
| LB | Jaylen Moody |
| TE | Drew Sample |
| QB | Trevor Siemian |
| DE | Cam Sample |
