
Jaylen Samuels
22-Year-Old
2018 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
56
YDS
256
TD
0
YDS
199
TD
3
2018 Rush/Rec Projections
2018 Fantasy Outlook
Calling Samuels a running back likely misstates his role in the NFL, as he may not do a whole lot of rushing. At 5-11, 225, the NC State product put up an eyebrow-raising 4.54 40 time at the Combine after spending the majority of his college career as an H-back. Taken by the Steelers in the fifth round, Samuels could find himself lining up all over the field as a slot receiver, fullback, tight end or H-back. His skills as a receiver will make him a mismatch against most linebackers, and his ability to get some power behind his pads could also allow him to be an option on goal-line plunges in between his bubble screens and jet sweeps. New coordinator Randy Fichtner has been on the Pittsburgh staff since 2007 - Ben Roethlisberger's fourth season in the NFL - and his experience could prove invaluable as the offense tries to find a way to best utilize its new toy. Read Past Outlooks

Locked into Bell-free backfield
Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert mentioned Samuels as a factor in why the team is comfortable letting Le'Veon Bell leave in free agency this offseason, Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
ANALYSIS
James Conner is also a big part of the equation, not to mention the financial aspect and Bell's fractured relationship with the team. There was never a realistic scenario for Bell to rejoin the Steelers after sitting out an entire season, especially after the team saw what Conner and Samuels are capable of doing in heightened roles. Conner should enter training camp unchallenged as a starter, while Samuels made a strong case to log most of the action on passing downs after hauling in 26 of 29 targets for 199 yards and three touchdowns as a rookie. Conner was also productive in the passing game, but he doesn't have comparable receiving upside to Samuels, who often lined up as a tight end and H-back at North Carolina State.
James Conner is also a big part of the equation, not to mention the financial aspect and Bell's fractured relationship with the team. There was never a realistic scenario for Bell to rejoin the Steelers after sitting out an entire season, especially after the team saw what Conner and Samuels are capable of doing in heightened roles. Conner should enter training camp unchallenged as a starter, while Samuels made a strong case to log most of the action on passing downs after hauling in 26 of 29 targets for 199 yards and three touchdowns as a rookie. Conner was also productive in the passing game, but he doesn't have comparable receiving upside to Samuels, who often lined up as a tight end and H-back at North Carolina State.
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How do Jaylen Samuels' 2018 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
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Broken Tackle %
3.7%Positive Run %
85.7%% Yds After Contact
49.2%Avg Yds After Contact
2.3Rushing TD %
0.0%Touches Per Game
5.9% Snaps w/Touch
36.3%Air Yards Per Game
-0.7Air Yards Per Snap
-0.04% Team Air Yards
-0.2%% Team Targets
4.3%Avg Depth of Target
-0.3 YdsCatch Rate
89.7%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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Measurables Review
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How do Jaylen Samuels' measurables compare to other running backs?
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Height
6' 0"Weight
225 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.54 secShuttle Time
4.28 secCone Drill
6.93 secVertical Jump
34.5 inBroad Jump
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Cedes carries to returning teammate
Samuels ran twice for two yards and caught seven of eight targets for 40 yards during Sunday's 16-13 win over Cincinnati.
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Delivering in fantasy playoffs
Samuels ran for 53 yards on 12 attempts, adding three receptions for 11 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 31-28 loss to New Orleans.
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Filling in for Conner again
Samuels is slated to head the Pittsburgh backfield Sunday against the Saints with James Conner (ankle) sidelined for a third straight game, Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
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Breaks out for stellar effort
Samuels rushed 19 times for 142 yards and brought in both of his targets for 30 yards in the Steelers' 17-10 win over the Patriots on Sunday.
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Expected to start once again
Samuels is expected to retain his starting role in the Steelers' backfield with James Conner (ankle) likely unavailable Sunday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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