Drew Sample was drafted No. 52 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2019 NFL Draft out of Washington. 95 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value
2019 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 20 · #52 overall
Drew Sample Washington Draft
Drew Sample was drafted No. 52 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2019 NFL Draft out of Washington. 95 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #52
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2019
- NFL games
- 95
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 785th at Washington
The pick
How Drew Sample came off the board in 2019.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
Washington
Pac-12 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'5" · 255 lbs
- Hometown
- Bellevue, WA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 72 prospect77.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
95 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value
- Games played
- 95
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 785th among Washington picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 7100% of career value
- Final season
- 20256 years after the draft
Around pick 52
Who came off the board on either side of Drew Sample.
Alabama
Ole Miss · 3× Pro Bowl
Penn State · 1× Pro Bowl
Kentucky
Washington in the 2019 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from Washington
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Drew Sample in the 2019 NFL Draft
Drew Sample is a Tight end out of Washington selected No. 52 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2019 NFL Draft. 95 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value Washington has produced 191 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Drew Sample drafted?
Drew Sample was selected No. 52 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2019 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 20). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2019/drew-sample.
What college did Drew Sample play for?
Drew Sample played college football at Washington in the Pac-12. See every Washington draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/washington-huskies.
How did Drew Sample's NFL career turn out?
95 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2019/drew-sample.