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PackPros: Jaylen Samuels 2020 Outlook

Former NC State Swiss Army Knife Jaylen Samuels is entering his 3rd year in the NFL, after the Steelers drafted him in the 5th round in 2018. Currently, JaySam sits 4th on the Depth Chart for Pittsburgh, behind James Conner, Benny Snell and rookie Anthony McFarland Jr.

While seeing an increase playing time in 2019, picking up 135 more snaps (363 total), it was a year of regression in the running department. As a rookie, Samuels averaged 4.6 yards per carry, and saw that number drop to 2.7 last year.

Receiving is what Jaylen Samuels was known best for in Raleigh, holding the school record for receptions in a career.