UW Dawg Pound · Apr 27, 2019
Drew Sample Taken 52nd Overall by Cincinnati Bengals
Chuck Cook-USA TODAY SportsDrew Sample was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals with the 20th pick in the 2nd round (52nd overall). Sample becomes the most highly drafted UW tight end since Austin Seferian-Jenkins was taken in the 2nd round 38th overall in 2014.
This was a major surprise to just about everyone who prepared for the NFL Draft as no one thought that Sample would go before the 4th round where fellow UW Tight End Will Dissly went last season. Sample was the unsung hero of the Husky offense last season playing more snaps than any other skill position player and providing a safety blanket as a receiver and a fantastic option blocking in the run game.