SheltonSampson Jr.
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TCU · HS Class of 2011
2016 Draft · Rnd 1 · Pick 22Shelton Sampson reminds us of Josh Doctson due to his overall athleticism and ability to make contested catches on jump balls. Sampson is a bit taller and naturally thicker than Doctson, but the length and skills are similar.
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Big-play wide receiver with one of the best combinations of vertical speed and high-point ability in the 2023 cycle. Has projectable size measuring at over 6-foot-3, 188 pounds prior to his senior season. Clocked a hand-timed sub 4.4-second 40-yard dash prior to his junior season. Uses that speed to create separation on downfield routes with regularity. Pairs the long speed with ball skills. Shows the ability to leap over defenders to high-point the ball in contested situations. Has come down with some fantastic one-handed and diving grabs over the course of his high school career. Turned in a productive senior season while playing at a top high school program, catching 79 passes for 1,152 yards and 18 touchdowns. Dealt with some injuries during the off-season prior to his senior season. Not as long as most wideouts with his height. A younger prospect for the cycle.
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Shelton Sampson Jr. played a key role in helping his team win a state championship as a junior and sophomore while finishing runner up during his freshman season. Sampson’s father, Shelton Sampson Sr., was a standout running back at Northwestern State after starring at Baton Rouge’s Redemptorist High. His mother, Latoya Sampson, is a nurse. Sampson plans on majoring in business in college. He lists basketball, video games and listening to music as his hobbies. His siblings are Brycen and Baileigh Sampson.
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