Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson is heading to the NFL draft after leading the Southeastern Conference in rushing and setting a handful of school records.

Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson, who set school single-season records for rushing yards and touchdowns this season, is foregoing his final season of eligibility and will enter the 2025 NFL draft,

Tennessee Volunteers running back Dylan Sampson has declared for the NFL draft. The offseason has officially arrived for the Tennessee Volunteers after their loss to Ohio State in the playoffs, and that means NFL draft declarations are starting to fire off.

Dylan Sampson declares for the 2025 NFL Draft, saying goodbye to Tennessee after one of the best seasons by a running back in school history.

Sampson's 22 touchdowns are the most in school history, breaking a 95-year record. His 1,485 rushing yards are also a school record.

Dylan Sampson was the 2024 SEC Offensive Player of the Year after one of the best seasons for a running back in Tennessee football history.

Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson is entering the 2025 NFL Draft after setting school single-season records for rushing yards and touchdowns this season.

Tennessee junior running back Dylan Sampson declared for the 2025 NFL draft on Friday. “I poured my heart and soul into this program and this community,” Sampson said. “With that being said, I will be declaring for the 2025 NFL draft.”