Drew Sample

Drew Sample is an NFL tight end for the Cincinnati Bengals as of September 15, 2026. Cincinnati lists him on its 2026 53-man roster, while the NFL player profile identifies him as an active Bengals player. He wears number 89, stands 6 feet 5 inches tall, weighs 260 pounds, and attended the University of Washington. Sample was born on April 16, 1996, in Bellevue, Washington. [Source: Bengals roster; NFL player profile]

The Bengals selected Sample in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft with the 52nd overall pick. At Washington, he developed a reputation as a dependable blocker in a run-oriented offense while also contributing as a receiver. Cincinnati’s team materials have described him as a well-rounded tight end whose value includes blocking, receiving and special-teams work. He made his NFL debut as a rookie and remained with Cincinnati throughout his professional career.

Sample’s role has generally emphasized blocking, alignment versatility and support for the running game, with opportunities as a secondary receiving option. After an injury-shortened 2022 season, he returned to the Bengals in 2023 and later signed a three-year contract extension on March 11, 2024, reported by the Bengals as running through the 2026 season. His current Cincinnati roster listing and contract history support describing him as a Bengals tight end under that dated agreement.