Steelers add insurance at RB with Jaylen Samuels

The Pittsburgh Steelers have selected running back Jaylen Samuels out of NC State with the 165th pick in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL Draft.

Samuels rushed for 383 yards and 11 touchdowns on 71 carries last season, while adding 551 receiving yards and four touchdowns on 69 receptions. He can be used as a running back, full back, and tight end.

Jaylen Samuels Bio

Position: RB
School: NC State
College Experience: Senior
Height: 5-11
Weight: 223 lbs

What the analysts are saying

• "Samuels isn't a tight end and has to prove he can handle blocking duties well enough to be a fullback. He will, however, appeal to teams looking to disguise their attacks with more diversified personnel groupings." Lance Zierlein, NFL.com
• "Samuels has an intriguing mix of quickness, power, and balance and although he lacks a true position, his versatility can be a valuable weapon if paired with a NFL play-caller that understands his strengths." Dane Brugler, NFLDraftScout.com

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