Sam
Hubbard.
Sam
Hubbard.
Ohio State· 6'5"· 270 lb
The Cincinnati Bengals' 4-3 under front emphasizes strong-side defensive ends who can set the edge and play stout against the run, while also offering a consistent pass-rushing presence.
Initially a rotational strong-side defensive end, gradually earning a starting role due to his run defense and high motor, with a ceiling as a reliable every-down 4-3 DE.
A 3-4 two-gap scheme that consistently asks him to play as a true interior lineman or a stand-up outside linebacker where his pass rush repertoire would be diminished.
Hubbard's size and run-stopping ability make him a strong fit for a traditional 4-3 defense where his motor and effort can be maximized.
Selected #77 overall in Round 3 of the 2018 NFL Draft by Cincinnati Bengals out of Ohio State.
Relative Athletic Score (Kent Lee Platte) benchmarks combine/pro-day numbers against every measured prospect at the position since 1987. 10.00 is elite; 5.00 is average.
— — — positional median (p50)
- 40 yd
- —s
- Vertical
- 35inp50
- Broad jump
- 116inp50
- Three-cone
- 6.84sp50
- Shuttle
- 4.32sp50
- Bench
- —rep
| Yr | Team | G | Tkl | Sk | Int | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Ohio State | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | Ohio State | 13 | 46 | 3.5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | Ohio State | 14 | 42 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | — | 40 | 88 | 10.5 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
A dash means the figure is not published by a source we trust — never a zero we invented.
Everything above is the pre-draft evaluation. This section is what actually happened — updated year over year.
Sam Hubbard has been a consistent starting defensive end for the Cincinnati Bengals, known for his strong pass-rushing and run-stopping abilities. He has been a key part of the Bengals' defensive line.